5.22 Ct. Purple Amethyst from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This specimen is a transparent, emerald cut purple amethyst weighing 5.22 carats, with exact dimensions of 15.21 by 8.02 by 5.51 millimeters. The emerald cut form is rendered as a classical rectangular step cut with clipped corners, producing long, parallel facets on both the crown and pavilion. Measured against the average of the length and width, the depth proportion is approximately 47 percent, which yields a comparatively low profile and an expansive table. The combination of the 15.21 millimeter length and 8.02 millimeter width provides substantial face-up presence for a stone in the mid five carat range, maximizing visual spread while maintaining comfortable wearability. The origin is Ceylon, Sri Lanka, and the piece is natural with no enhancements, factors that are central to its documentation and value proposition as offered by The Natural Gemstone Company.

Color presentation is intense and consistent across the table, described by our grading as intense color intensity in a saturated, medium to deep purple hue. The emerald cut’s broad table and step facets emphasize large color fields rather than a faceted sparkle, which makes the color the dominant visual characteristic. In practical terms, this means the amethyst reads richly purple from normal viewing distances, with subtle variations in tone along the pavilion edges that enliven the stone without creating distracting zoning. Because the gem is unheated and unenhanced, the color is intrinsic to the material, reflecting the natural chromium and iron-related causes of purple saturation in quartz from Sri Lankan sources. The result is a reliable, saturated face-up appearance that performs very well in both direct and diffused lighting environments.

Clarity is graded as very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, and this gem is effectively eye-clean to typical unaided observation. The step cutting approach employed in an emerald cut puts inclusions on display differently than brilliant styles, as long facet planes and a large table can reveal or conceal internal features depending on their position. In this example, any minor inclusions are not readily visible through the table at standard viewing angles, preserving an uninterrupted field of violet. Craftsmanship details are excellent, with a high-quality polish that produces crisp facet junctions and mirror-like step facets. The pavilion steps are aligned to deliver strong, even parallel reflections, while the crown steps are proportioned to balance table dominance and depth, creating the characteristic hall-of-mirrors optical effect of a well-executed emerald cut without causing over-darkening in the center.

Given its dimensions, clarity, and color, this 5.22 carat emerald cut amethyst is ideally suited for a statement piece. The stone’s sizable face-up dimensions and clean color field make it particularly effective as the centerpiece of a single-stone ring, a substantial pendant, or a pair of coordinated cufflinks. Design recommendations include an east-west set ring to emphasize the gemstone’s length across the finger, a low bezel or four-prong cathedral setting to protect the clipped corners while allowing the broad table to dominate, or a stepped halo that echoes the gem’s step-cut geometry without competing with its saturated hue. For metal choice, yellow gold will warm and slightly deepen the perceived purple, while white gold or platinum will maintain a cooler, truer purple face-up. At The Natural Gemstone Company we can provide mounting guidance, precise setting tolerances, and secure shipping for custom work, and we document this piece’s unenhanced Ceylon origin and excellent polish as part of its technical pedigree. If you require detailed facet maps, mounting dimensions, or calibrated photography for design approval, we can supply those services to ensure the finished piece meets exacting standards.