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Amethyst is the name commonly used for crystalline quartz that is in the color range from pale lilac to deep purple. It is probably the most important and valuable quartz gem. The paler lilac shades are sometimes called "Rose de France". The darker stones are sometimes called Siberian Amethyst. Although Siberia is no longer a source of amethyst, it was famous for producing the finest, richly colored stones. Most amethyst now comes from South America (Brazil, Bolivia and Uruguay) or Africa (Zambia, Nigeria, Kenya and other countries). In general, African Amethyst is darker, but usually smaller. South American Amethyst tends to be lighter in color but available in larger sizes. Due to its hardness ( 7 on the mohs scale) it is a very "wearable" gemstone, great for rings or any other piece of jewelry.

Because of its purple color, it has often been associated with royalty, and as a symbol of piety, it has been very important in the Catholic church and other religions. The gemstone also symbolizes sobriety. The Greek word "amethysts" basically means "not drunken." Amethyst was considered to be a strong antidote against drunkenness, which is why wine goblets were often carved from it!

Most of the amethyst that we are offering is from Africa. We have it in a variety of sizes and shades of purple for every taste. The larger pieces you see here are from Nigeria. They are natural, untreated stones (most amethyst today is heat treated to enhance the color). As such, they may display some color banding, but each one is beautiful and unique! The smaller stones are probably South American in origin and may be heat treated.

To purchase any of these stones, click on the "add to cart" button. You may pay though PayPal with your credit card, or contact us at brett@palmbeachgems.com to make other arrangements.

Click to enlarge	Description	Item #	price	Click to purchase
	8x6mm Emerald cut African Amethyst. Medium Dark Purple, VVS approx 1.4cts. (6 Available)	AMT127	5.95ea
	Amethyst Pear Set- Large 13x9mm Pear and two smaller 7x5 pears. Great Color! Eye Clean.	AMT3P	$20.00
	10x8mm Amethyst Ovals. Medium Purple. Avg. 2.35 cts. each (5 available)	AMT124	$6.95ea
	9x7mm Amethyst Ovals. Medium Purple Approx. 1.75 cts. each (5 available)	AMT128	$5.95ea
	6x4mm Faceted Amethyst Ovals (33 Available)	AMT640	$1.00ea
	3mm Princess Cut Amethysts Highest quality, European machine cut Light Purple Color. Each flawless stone is precisely the same size and color. Sold in Lots of 10. Large quantities and darker colors are available.	AMT903	$8.99 Lot of 10
	6x4mm Faceted Amethyst Pears (14 Available)	AMT64P	$1.00ea
The Amethyst below this line are all one-of-a-kind Untreated Amethyst from Nigeria. Being untreated, there may be some color banding or areas of uneven color. Each piece is unique!
	22.75 ct. Fancy Cut African Amethyst. Approx. 21x17mm. Pale Purple Color. Very Slightly Included	AMT201	$109.00 On Sale $75.00
	12mm Amethyst Trillion Cut. Approx 6.5 ct. Pale Purple, banding. Completely untreated. VS	AMT308	$20.00
	11x9.5mm Untreated African Amethyst. Approx. 4.25ct. "Rose De France" Color VVS	AMT303	17.50
	11x9mm Amethyst Oval. 3 ct. Medium Purple. Very good Clarity VS	AMT217	15.00
	11x9mm Amethyst Oval. 3 ct. Medium Purple. Very good Clarity VS	AMT216	15.00
	12x10mm Amethyst. Pale Purple. VVS but has a tiny chip on the culet (bottom point) Approx. 5.5ct.	AMT313	15.00
	18x13mm African Amethyst. 10ct. Fabulous Stone! Great Price!	AMT306	39.00
	9mm light purple Amethyst 2.5cts VVS Untreated-some banding	AMT314	12.50
	11.25mm Round. Approx 5.5ct. VS	AMT317	20.00
	11mm Round Star Cut. Approx 4.5ct. Light Purple African Amethyst. VS	AMT316	18.00
	12.5mm Round. African Amethyst. 10.3ct Mostly Clear with large patches of Purple! Very Unusual. Untreated Gem VVS	AMT311	17.50
	11x9mm Approx 4ct. African Amethyst. Natural Rose De France Color. Exquisite!	AMT302	12.00