27.92 Ct. Amethyst from Brazil

This extraordinary 27.92 carat oval amethyst from Brazil evokes the long lineage of gemstones prized by ancient civilizations, a piece that carries both history and quiet authority. Cut as a mixed brilliant with dimensions 20.40 x 17.10 x 13.10 mm, this transparent stone displays a refined balance of fire and depth. Its pinkish purple hue reads as medium intense, a color that has symbolized royalty and spiritual calm for millennia. The clarity grade is very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, allowing the gem to remain clean to the gaze while retaining natural character that speaks to its origin. An excellent polish highlights facet junctions and lends a glassy mirror finish to the surface, while professional heat treatment has been applied to stabilize and enrich the tone, a customary enhancement that honors the gem without compromising integrity. Presented by The Natural Gemstone Company, this amethyst is a timeless option for collectors and designers seeking classical elegance with sizable presence.

From a practical and enduring standpoint, amethyst rates seven on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness. This positions it as a robust gemstone for many types of jewelry, harder than common minerals such as calcite and fluorite, and offering better everyday resistance to scratches and abrasion than many softer gems. At the same time, it is softer than corundum family stones like sapphire and ruby which rate nine, and much softer than diamond which rates ten. Compared to topaz at eight, amethyst requires a touch more care in very active wear, but with thoughtful setting choices and routine maintenance it wears beautifully for generations. For rings intended for daily use, protective settings such as bezels or halo frames will safeguard the girdle and pavilion, while pendants and earrings allow the stone to be admired with minimal exposure to hard knocks. As stewards of fine natural material, The Natural Gemstone Company recommends occasional gentle cleaning and avoidance of harsh blows, extreme heat, or chemicals, ensuring this Brazilian amethyst will continue to reflect its storied past and luminous personality for years to come.