22.18 Ct. Amethyst from Brazil

One beautiful transparent 22.18 carat oval shape purple amethyst, offered by The Natural Gemstone Company, stands apart from the typical offerings you will find on the market, and the first thing that claims attention is its substantial size and classic silhouette, giving a presence that smaller stones simply cannot match. With dimensions of 21.56 by 15.77 by 9.66 mm, this gem carries the scale and proportions ideal for a bold solitaire ring, a pendant that sits with authority, or an heirloom brooch that reads as a centerpiece rather than an accent. The mixed brilliant cut combines the best of faceting philosophies by pairing a broad, luminous table with a faceted pavilion that returns light with lively scintillation, and the excellent polish ensures those facets meet with crisp, mirror like surfaces, translating the stone’s medium intense color into vivid, even flashes across the crown. Clarity grade eye clean, evaluated at eye level, makes this amethyst exceptionally appealing for visible jewelry, because the absence of eye visible inclusions preserves the field of purple with clarity and depth, allowing the wearer to enjoy uninterrupted color and light even without magnification. Origin matters when you want natural character and provenance, and this Brazilian amethyst, with no enhancement, offers a pure and honest gemstone story, which is increasingly rare compared with the many treated or synthetic alternatives in circulation.

When you compare this particular amethyst to others in the market, its advantages become even clearer, because many amethysts of similar color are either smaller in carat weight or enhanced to intensify tone and saturation, and both of those compromises affect long term desirability and resale value. Heat treatment, irradiation, and dyeing are common in lower cost inventories, and while these processes can produce attractive parcels for mass production, they remove the sense of natural origin and may alter stability over time, a concern for collectors and designers alike. In contrast, the absence of enhancement in this stone means you are acquiring natural color and natural character, with a medium intense purple that balances saturation and brightness, avoiding the flatness of overly dark stones and the washed out look of pale material. Low clarity pieces often need busy settings to hide inclusions, and poorly executed cuts reduce the gemstone to a glassy window, especially once set beneath prongs or bezels, but the mixed brilliant cut and excellent polish on this amethyst maximize return of light while retaining enough depth to showcase the stone’s natural tone, so the gem remains compelling both when viewed up close and from across the room. Size matters in visible impact, and a 22.18 carat amethyst is a rare find relative to the many 5 to 10 carat gems that populate the market, so this piece offers an immediate step up in presence without demanding exotic budgets.

For clients and designers seeking a true statement piece, the combination of scale, clarity, cut, and natural origin here creates a commanding canvas for creative jewelry, and The Natural Gemstone Company is proud to present this example as a benchmark for thoughtful selection. The stone’s transparency and eye clean clarity allow designers to employ open back settings to maximize light entry, or domed bezels to emphasize color field while preserving brilliance, and when paired with white metals the medium intense purple yields a modern, saturated look, whereas warmer gold tones can coax the amethyst toward a regal, vintage aesthetic. Because the gem is unenhanced, the color will age and interact with metals and diamond accents in a predictable way, which is a distinct advantage over treated material that may respond unpredictably to light, heat, or repair work. From a value perspective, natural, untreated, eye clean amethysts of this carat weight and with an excellent polish are scarce, and the stone’s balanced color intensity means it appeals to both fashion forward customers and traditional collectors, making it easier to sell forward or reintroduce to the market if tastes change. At The Natural Gemstone Company we emphasize transparency in provenance and quality, and this Brazilian amethyst, with its generous dimensions, meticulous cut, and untouched character, is designed to be the focal point of a signature piece, to elevate a bespoke commission, or to serve as a memorable gift that announces its importance from the first glance.