24.31 Ct. Amethyst from Bolivia

From the high Andean veins of Bolivia, where ancient geological forces folded silica rich deposits into veins of crystalline quartz, this amethyst began its long journey. Buried and slowly colored by traces of iron and natural irradiation, the crystal was found by skilled local miners who respect the land and traditional methods of extraction. The raw piece that became this heart shape gem showed a rare combination of clarity and saturated purple that immediately marked it as worthy of careful cutting. At The Natural Gemstone Company we source with an eye for provenance and integrity, and this 24.31 carat transparent amethyst was selected for its vivid color intensity and its potential to become a jewel that feels alive. The rough was transported with care, evaluated, and prepared for the hands of a master cutter, so that the story of the mountain remains visible in every facet.

Under the lapidary tool the stone was transformed into a generous heart shape, measuring 17.90 x 19.40 x 17.90 mm, and given a mixed brilliant cut to optimize both color and light return. A mixed brilliant cut combines the scintillation of brilliant faceting on the crown with the stability and depth of step or modified pavilion faceting, resulting in a lively interplay of flash and color depth. This amethyst was graded eye clean at eye level, and left unenhanced, with an excellent polish that yields a bright, glass like shine. Compared with other gemstones in the quartz family such as citrine and smoky quartz, this Bolivian amethyst offers a deeper, more saturated violet that creates a velvety glow rather than a purely bright sparkle. Against higher refractive index gems like sapphire or spinel, amethyst shows less fiery dispersion, yet its strength is color driven brilliance, a deep internal glow that invites long looking. Where diamonds and corundum dazzle with high refractive fire, amethyst, especially when cut as well as this, delivers a luminous, even sheen and strong facet contrast that reads as regal and warm.

Wearing this heart shape amethyst is to carry a landscape and a history into daily life, a connection from Bolivian earth to a crafted jewel. The size and presence of this 24.31 carat stone make it an ideal centerpiece for a custom ring, a pendant that falls close to the heart, or an heirloom piece that will be dressed and redressed over decades. The mixed brilliant cut preserves both durability and display, so the pavilion depth and crown facets work together to maximize face up color while the excellent polish allows each facet to sing under light. For those who love comparison, an amethyst like this will reflect light with a softer, more enveloping brilliance than a step cut sapphire and with more depth of hue than most amethysts of lesser origin. Because it is natural and untreated, the purple you see is the true voice of its source, and The Natural Gemstone Company stands behind its origins and its craftsmanship. For care, avoid hard knocks and prolonged exposure to heat, clean gently with warm soapy water and a soft brush, and enjoy a gem that was formed over eons and finished by human hands to become a lasting and luminous expression of nature.