Amethyst- The February Birthstone

11. April 2018 · Comments Off on Amethyst- The February Birthstone · Categories: Amethyst, Gemstones, Uncategorized
Purple Amethyst Ring
Purple Amethyst Ring
Green Amethyst (Prasiolite) Ring
Green Amethyst (Prasiolite) Ring

Amethyst Gemstone

Amethyst gets its name gets from the Greek “amethystos”, which signifies “not drunken”, as amethyst in ancient times was thought to avoid tipsiness. Amethyst hues run from light to dark purple, and the classic royal purple hues are most valued and respected. Its stunning purple shading may originate from traces measures of iron or manganese in its crystal lattice. Amethyst crystals can form into colossal impeccable precious gems. It’s also found inside geodes the around the globe. Because of the abundance of amethyst, the faceted gems used in jewelry are typically spotless and free of imperfections.

All through history, the purple, lilac, and lavender amethyst precious stone have been related to sovereignty. Amethyst is faceted into numerous cuts and is used as a part of all types of adornments including rings, accessories, studs, bracelets, and pendants. Necklaces made of faceted or tumbled beads can also be found.

The precious stones have additionally been utilized for an assortment of health conditions i.e. cell development and recovery due to their far infra-red radiations all through the ages. The low level of heat produced by amethyst precious stones may help give a feeling of calm to the body, potentially giving positive impacts to supporting a sound sleep cycle and mental dysfunction. Far-infrared radiation has been appeared to help blood course, especially microcirculation among the vessels in the skin.

February Babies – Signature Every Day Amethyst Rings

10. January 2016 · Comments Off on February Babies – Signature Every Day Amethyst Rings · Categories: Amethyst · Tags:
Trillion Amethyst and Diamond Ring in 14k white gold

Custom Trillion Cut Amethyst and Diamond Halo Ring

The amethyst rings at MyJewelrySource are designed to be wearable and to last a lifetime. We also have many unique designs you won’t find anywhere else. Our rings are available in white or yellow gold and we also work in platinum and palladium. They are solid and not hollowed out and you will be able to feel the quality on your finger. One of our newest styles in our trillion shaped amethyst ring, GR-2146 (pictured on right). We found a gorgeous lot of trillion cut natural amethyst gemstones and wanted to create an elegant, eye-catching and comfortable ring that would be perfect for every day wear. The natural amethyst is 7mm in size and surrounded by 1/5 carat of fine quality diamonds. The contrast between the rich purple hue of the amethyst and the brilliance of the diamonds is what makes the ring so striking. We designed the ring to have a solid white gold shank to keep the design simple and very durable. And if you like stacking rings, the band has straight sides so this will stack beautifully with other diamond rings or eternity bands and white gold bands.

2.77 carat total weight Emerald Cut Amethyst and Diamond Ring in 14k white gold

Dramatic Emerald Cut Amethyst and Diamond Ring

Another great wearable design in our sleek emerald cut amethyst and diamond ring, GR-2154 (pictured on left). Featuring a stunning 7x9mm emerald cut deep purple amethyst, this ring could become your signature piece. The amethyst is clean and clear and has a great cut. The uniformity of the color throughout is what you would expect for a fine quality gemstone. On either side is a trio of large full cut round diamonds which command attention and draw the eye to the amazing focal point. For this ring too, we purposely left the white gold shank unadorned and highly polished. The ring feels solid and durable on the finger and will be ideal for daily wear.

Tip of the Day: Choosing a Gemstone Engagement Ring – Tip 8 – Passionate Purple

19. November 2015 · Comments Off on Tip of the Day: Choosing a Gemstone Engagement Ring – Tip 8 – Passionate Purple · Categories: Amethyst, Gemstone Engagement Rings, Iolite, Sapphire · Tags: , , , ,

Tip #8- Passionate Purple: If she loves regal purple, consider amethyst, iolite, and purple sapphire.


Amethyst Engagment Ring

Amethyst Engagement Ring from MyJewelrySource

Amethyst is a popular gemstone, one of the most popular in the US. It is very affordable and readily available in sizes from 1 to 10 carats. Amethyst can be a rich royal purple or it can be found with less color saturation for more of a lavender color. Amethysts from Africa have pink flashes that are visible as the facets catch the light. Often times, you will find amethyst with checkerboard faceting on top. This is not something you would normally see with sapphires or tourmalines for example. Since the gem material is inexpensive, gem cutters can do more unique things with the shapes and faceting of the stones, which results in some really outstanding amethyst engagement rings.


Iolite Engagement Ring

Example of Iolite Engagement Ring from MyJewelrySource

Iolite is more of a bluish purple color, generally saturated in color. It is much harder to find that amethyst and is most often found in oval or emerald cut shapes. Since the color of Iolite is very similar to tanzanite, it is a popular alternative to tanzanite.

Purple sapphires come in the most inviting shades of lilac, orchid and plum. The purple gemstones look amazing in either white or yellow metals. The contrast is striking in the white metals and due to the saturated colors, they hold their own in the yellow metals as well. Color change sapphire, a rare and unique type of sapphire, displays both blue and/or purple depending on the type of lighting. From time to time, MyJewelrySource does offer color change sapphire rings. When we do, the rings are definitely a one of a kind.

Color Change Sapphire

Example of Color Change Sapphire at MyJewelrySource