This 17.53-carat amethyst displays a rich reddish purple color. - Lydia Dyer, Super Trillion Cut Amethyst gem courtesy of John Dyer & Co. Amethyst has been the most-prized quartz variety for centuries ...

This 17.53-carat amethyst displays a rich reddish purple color. - Lydia Dyer, Super Trillion Cut Amethyst gem courtesy of John Dyer & Co. Amethyst has been the most-prized quartz variety for centuries ...

Almost all amethyst (purple, pink and green) is heated to improve its appearance or deepen the color. It is February’s birthstone ... and wipe it down with a gem cleaner every so often. Do not use any ...

At the far end of the color spectrum, we find purple gemstones like iolite and amethyst, which can represent our crown chakra, a symbol of connectedness to the ethereal realms and oneness with the ...