1.15 Ct. Amethyst from Brazil

Born deep within the rich geological folds of Brazil, this transparent purple amethyst began as a quiet, crystalline secret, slowly forming in cavities where silica rich fluids cooled and surrendered their color. Miners traced veins of amethyst in basalt and quartz outcrops, and with patient hands extracted rough material that later found its way to skilled cutters. At The Natural Gemstone Company we personally select each parcel for tone and clarity, and this particular stone was chosen for its inviting medium intense purple, and for its potential to become a memorable center gem. From the mine to the cutting table the journey is one of stewardship and craft, as lapidaries translate nature into form, preserving the gem’s natural beauty without enhancement, and polishing each facet to reveal the stone’s inner fire.

The finished gem is a beautiful, transparent 1.15 carat pear shape amethyst, measuring 7.30 x 7.00 x 4.67 mm, carefully faceted with a mixed brilliant cut to balance scintillation and depth. Evaluated at eye level the clarity is very very slightly included, offering a clean window into the stone that lets light pass and dance with excellent polish enhancing every flash. Its pear shape offers a classic teardrop silhouette, the mixed brilliant cutting style creates lively scintillation across the crown while maintaining stability in the pavilion, and the medium intense purple sits beautifully between regal depth and wearable brightness. With no enhancement and a natural Brazilian origin, this amethyst carries authenticity that is palpable to the touch and visible in its even saturation and lively transparency.

For custom jewelry this amethyst is ideal because its size and shape make it extraordinarily versatile, the near 7 millimeter pear weighs 1.15 carats which fits standard settings and also performs well as a modest solitaire, a halo center, or a striking pendant drop. Its elongated pear outline flatters the finger when set point down in a ring, and it translates beautifully into asymmetric modern designs or classic vintage mounts, while the mixed brilliant cut ensures maximum sparkle under both natural and artificial light. Because the stone is transparent with very very slight inclusions and an excellent polish, it adapts to prong, bezel, and tension settings with confidence, and the natural, unenhanced color makes it a lasting choice for daily wear. If you are designing a custom piece, The Natural Gemstone Company can help you envision settings that complement the dimensions and shape of this gem, creating a personalized jewel that carries its Brazilian story into everyday life.