0.95 Ct. Amethyst from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the first glimpse this amethyst invites a whisper of wonder, a soft invitation to imagine a moment when light meets color and something unforgettable is born. The purple is pure and vivid, a hue that feels like late afternoon light spilling over blooming jacaranda trees, and when you hold it the heart quickens with a small surge of joy. This 0.95 carat oval amethyst, measuring 8.05 by 5.90 by 4.39 millimeters, is transparent and alive, every facet catching and returning light with an elegant brilliance. The mixed brilliant cut creates a dance of flashes within its depths, and the excellent polish lets the surface sing when it moves. At eye level the stone is eye clean, a clarity that speaks of calm and clarity in life, a promise of beauty without distraction. This gem carries no enhancement, it is offered just as nature intended, a pure note of violet from Ceylon Sri Lanka to you.

Imagine the journey that brought this color to life, beginning deep in the heart of Ceylon Sri Lanka, where the earth keeps secrets and treasures. Miners working with generations of knowledge listen to the land, reading rock and river for the subtle signs that announce a gift. When this amethyst was found it was more than a mineral, it was a story waiting to be told, a memory waiting to be made. Hands that know the rhythm of the soil removed it gently from the earth, and with careful sorting the rough was chosen for its tone and potential. The path from the mine is one of intention, each step honoring the stone and the people who bring it forward. Carriers and traders handled it with respect, ensuring its journey to skilled cutters and polishers who could reveal what lay hidden inside.

At the lapidary the amethyst met its second life, under the exacting gaze of master cutters who understood how to coax brilliance from a single crystal. The decision to fashion it into an oval with a mixed brilliant cut was shaped by the stone itself, by the way light whispered through its internal structure, by the way it wanted to reflect the world. Each facet was planned to catch light in a way that amplifies the vivid color intensity, and the cutter worked with patience and precision to preserve weight while maximizing presence. The measurements, 8.05 by 5.90 by 4.39 millimeters, were achieved with careful economy, keeping the balance of depth and table to ensure a pleasing face up size and lively pavilion. The polish is excellent, a smooth and luminous finish that intensifies the purple and gives the gem an effortless allure. When we evaluate this amethyst at eye level it reads eye clean, a clarity grade that means the stone speaks to the heart without visual interruption. There was no enhancement applied, so the color and clarity are honest and true.

When a gem like this meets a setting, it transforms into a keepsake that carries both meaning and motion, a small jewel that translates emotion into light. Picture it set in a simple elegant ring, a pendant close to the pulse, or a pair of custom earrings where the purple becomes a signature of moments. It is the kind of gem that turns ordinary days into celebrations, that makes anniversaries glow and birthdays feel like unwrapping a secret. Giving this amethyst is like gifting a piece of time, a memory that will hold color and memory together across seasons. It will be carried through sunlit mornings and candlelit evenings, it will be photographed and then tucked into memory, each glance a little lift of joy. The stone is versatile and intimate, bold enough to be a statement, refined enough to be an everyday companion, a quiet emblem of love and thoughtful intention.

At The Natural Gemstone Company we believe each gem has a story that deserves to be told and shared, and this Ceylon amethyst is offered with provenance, care, and a promise of honest beauty. From the patient hands that unearthed it, to the knowledgeable cutters who revealed its brilliance, to the polished gem that arrives ready to become your keepsake, every step was taken with respect. Choose this 0.95 carat oval amethyst if you want more than an object, choose it if you seek a memory wrapped in violet light, a jewel that will evoke smiles and quiet wonder. Allow us to guide you in setting or in selecting the perfect way to keep this gem close, so that every time it catches the light it recalls the journey from Ceylon Sri Lanka to your hands, and the small but profound joy of owning something natural and true.