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1.17 Ct. Amethyst from Africa
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Item ID: | K11097 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 7.16 Width: 7.12 Height: 4.53 |
Weight: | 1.17 Ct. |
Color: help | Purple |
Color intensity: help | Medium Intense |
Clarity: help | Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Heart |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant |
Enhancements: help | Heat Treated |
Origin: help | Africa |
Per carat price: help | $8 |
In the cradle of Africa, where rich earth meets azure sky, lies the birthplace of a remarkable gemstone. This is where the story of the radiant heart-shaped purple amethyst begins. Carefully unearthed from deep within the continent's abundant beds, this amethyst is the star of The Natural Gemstone Company’s collection. Its journey from nature to a stunning crafted piece is nothing short of magical. As the amethyst is lifted from the earth, it carries with it the soul of its origin, whispering tales of nature's majesty and the eternal rhythm of life.
Once removed from its rough, rocky cocoon, the magic begins. Master artisans in our finely skilled labs, guided by generations of unparalleled expertise, breathe life into the raw stone. Through a meticulous process, the amethyst is transformed, revealing a stunning transparent beauty, shaped into a flawless heart that measures 7.16 by 7.12 by 4.53 mm. Its mixed brilliant cut allows light to dance within its core, showcasing an inviting sparkle that rivals the legendary Hope Diamond and the renowned Cullinan. This amethyst's slightly included clarity tells of the raw and fantastic journey it has undertaken, with each inclusion narrating untold stories of eons past. Its medium intense color whispers of dusk-lit African landscapes, presenting a hue so profound it rivals Cleopatra's beloved emeralds and Richard the Lionheart's rubies.
The gem's medium intense violet hue is not only captivating but exudes a depth that evokes admiration and wonder. With excellent polish, its surface gleams with precision, similar to the painstakingly crafted jewels of Fabergé or the gems adored in the court of Catherine the Great. You hold more than a gemstone; you hold a piece of history, a tangible legacy both from nature and from the skilled hands that sculpted it. This one-of-a-kind amethyst from The Natural Gemstone Company connects you with time itself and charts a bridge from the ancient beds of Africa to modern elegance, binding you to the earth's opulence and to humanity's legacy in its exquisite form.


