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21.76 Ct. Amethyst from Brazil
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Item ID: | K18148 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 21.8 Width: 17.6 Height: 9.9 |
Weight: | 21.76 Ct. |
Color: help | Purple |
Color intensity: help | Medium |
Clarity: help | Eye Clean |
Shape: help | Heart |
Cut: | Checkerboard |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | Heat Treated |
Origin: help | Brazil |
Per carat price: help | $16 |
From the ancient, iron stained veins of Brazil to the careful hands of master cutters, this 21.76 carat heart shaped amethyst carries a story written by earth and artisan alike. Formed over millennia as silica rich fluids cooled in geodes, this transparent crystal was coaxed from its host rock with respect for place and provenance. Once in the cutter's studio, the rough was examined and oriented so that the resulting checkerboard cut would maximize the gem's natural depth, and the graceful heart silhouette would speak of intention and romance. Heat treatment was applied with skill and restraint to enhance the medium purple hue that this specimen displays, bringing forward a balanced color intensity without masking the stone's natural character. At 21.80 by 17.60 by 9.90 millimeters, and with an excellent polish, it presents a generous face up presence that dances with light across every facet.
Under magnification this amethyst reveals the tiny internal signatures that make it unmistakably natural, a fingerprint that collectors and connoisseurs cherish. Very fine needle like inclusions and occasional wispy growth tubes nestle within the crystal, lending a silk like shimmer when the gem is tilted, while subtle color zoning traces the crystal growth layers, creating a layered violet depth that the checkerboard table plays upon. These features are not intrusive, and at normal viewing distance the stone is evaluated as eye clean, but they contribute to the living inner landscape that sets this gem apart from synthetic or overly treated material. The way light flirts with the internal features produces a soft scintillation rather than a harsh flash, an effect that feels intimate and refined when set in jewelry.
Presented by The Natural Gemstone Company, this heart shaped amethyst is more than a single stone, it is a bridge between the earth and a personal story. Its dimensions and 21.76 carat weight make it ideal for a showpiece pendant or a bespoke ring that honors both scale and elegance. The checkerboard cut and excellent polish ensure wearability and brilliance, while the natural inclusions and Brazilian origin provide provenance and personality. For a customer seeking a gem with a clear narrative, tactile presence, and the subtle signatures of nature, this amethyst offers a rare combination of transparency, depth, and soulful character.
