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51.30 Ct. Purple Amethyst from Brazil
This loose stone ships by May 23
Item ID: | K24112 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 28 Width: 23.2 Height: 15.1 |
Weight: | 51.30 Ct. |
Color: help | Purple |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Pear |
Cut: | Carving |
Cutting style: | Carving |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Brazil |
Per carat price: help | $6 |
This pear shape purple amethyst weighs 51.30 carats, and measures 28.00 by 23.20 by 15.10 millimeters, and is executed in a carving cut that marries sculptural contour with precise faceted planes, and the cutter retained a broad table and a gently domed crown to maximize light return, and the pavilion exhibits carefully arranged facets that preserve symmetry while contributing to scintillation, and the surface finish is of excellent polish, and the stone is transparent, and clarity is graded slightly included at eye level, and the inclusions are consistent with Brazilian origin, appearing as fine feathers and minute crystals that do not obstruct transparency, and color intensity is evaluated as intense, and the primary hue is a saturated violet with cool undertones, and pleochroic behavior is perceptible when the gem is rotated under directional light, and no enhancement has been applied to modify color or clarity, and the specimen is natural and responsibly sourced from Brazil.
In pedigree and presence this amethyst recalls the regal purples that have adorned historic royal collections, and while it is a distinct species from famous gems such as the Hope Diamond and the Dresden Green, it parallels those icons in its ability to command visual attention, and within the category of fine amethyst this stone is distinguished by its exceptional weight, its intense, untreated color, and the uncommon use of a carving cut that produces a tactile, three dimensional character similar to classical engraved gems, and the combination of size, saturation, and superb polish places it among the rare examples suitable for museum quality settings, and collectors and connoisseurs will appreciate the transparent body, the modest eye visible inclusions that affirm natural origin, and the Brazilian provenance that is renowned for producing deeply colored amethyst crystals, and The Natural Gemstone Company offers this piece as a statement gem for bespoke high end jewelry or for acquisition into a curated collection, where the technical merits of cut, clarity, color, and finish will be fully appreciated by those who value historical resonance and uncompromised natural beauty.
