14.81 Ct.Tw.Total Carat Weight Amethyst Pair from Bolivia

This pair of amethysts from The Natural Gemstone Company presents a technical harmony of weight, proportion, and cutting geometry, suitable for high end bridal applications. The stones weigh 7.11 carats and 7.70 carats respectively, with dimensions 15.59 x 13.30 x 8.05 millimeters and 15.52 x 12.92 x 7.65 millimeters. Both are rendered in a fancy outline and executed with a step cut, an approach that emphasizes large, parallel facets on the crown and pavilion to produce controlled reflections and a broad color window. The step cutting yields clean facet junctions and plane like facets that accentuate the medium intense purple body color while maintaining transparency. Clarity is graded very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which means that inclusions are minimal and do not disrupt the overall light return or the visual plane when set under normal viewing conditions. The polish is excellent, preserving sharp facet lines and maximizing surface luster, and no enhancement has been applied to these Bolivian origin amethysts, ensuring natural crystal chemistry and stable color.

For use in bridal settings, the geometry of these stones favors applications where facet orientation and color stability are primary considerations. In stud earrings, the step cut profile benefits from a three or four prong collet that secures the girdle and permits unobstructed light entry through the table, maintaining the stones optical performance. A fine milled bezel can also be employed for a low profile, daily wear bridal earring, with inner lift milling to accommodate the pavilion depth and to preserve the ideal crown to pavilion relationship. Given the slight weight disparity between the two stones, careful mounting tolerances and custom fitted cups are recommended to equalize face up presentation, with the slightly larger stone positioned in the dominant eye if an asymmetrical design is desired. For matched stud earrings, rotating the pavilion orientation to align the step facets will harmonize light behavior, yielding consistent flash across both stones.

When considering a bridal ring, these amethysts perform exceptionally as either center stones or as matched accent stones in a coordinated set. As a center stone in an engagement ring, the step cut encourages settings that reveal the table plane and crown architecture, so a four prong cathedral mounting with a slightly raised gallery will showcase the color while protecting the corners of the fancy outline. A halo of small brilliant diamonds can be used to enhance apparent size and introduce scintillation, while preserving the amethysts controlled reflective character. For a coordinating wedding band or companion pair of rings, these stones can be mirrored in shoulder settings or set as the focal points in a three stone composition, with precision seat cutting in the mounting to maintain symmetry. Metal choice is a functional tool for color modulation, white metals emphasizing cool violet tones, while warm yellow gold will add depth and richness to the medium intense purple.

Practical craftsmanship notes for fabrication address daily wear and long term stability. The listed pavilion depths and girdle proportions require accurate seat cutting in the head to avoid light leakage or girdle stress, and the excellent polish implies that minimal post mounting finishing is needed. For earrings, posts should be soldered and countersunk into a reinforced back plate to prevent rotation and to maintain table alignment, and screw or locking backs are recommended for bridal use. For rings, recommend proving the design with a wax or CAD model, checking for facet alignment and table symmetry under magnification prior to final setting, and considering a low profile bezel or protective prong shoulders if the wearer has an active lifestyle. These Bolivian step cut amethysts, supplied by The Natural Gemstone Company, combine natural origin, precise cutting, and reliable clarity to offer a technically satisfying choice for a matched bridal earring and ring ensemble.