Tips on Buying Amethysts
The beautiful amethyst is found mostly in African countries such as Zambia, Namibia, and Uruguay as well as in South American countries where the larger size stone is found. The African variety although small in size is said to be of a better quality and has a better color. Australia is known to have the very dark amethyst and is said to quite small in size.
Purple is the color of the royals and accordingly royal families down the ages have been wearing the amethyst gem stones in their favorite jewelry with it being a great favorite of Catherine the Great. Leonardo Da Vinci is said to have written that it was possible for the wearer of amethyst to dissipate evil thinking. Even the Catholic Church placed importance on this stone and Bishops often took to wearing amethyst rings while Tibetans considered the amethyst sacred to Lord Buddha and would buy amethyst rosaries for their prayers.
Buying amethyst jewelry for a loved one can be an enjoyable task because there are so many varieties to choose from and comes in many colors and shades such as violet, lilac, burgundy and lavender that are made into the most beautiful looking necklaces, rings and bracelets that can be matched with any outfit worn by a lady or even match the color of her eyes.
Be careful when you buy amethyst stones and look for the following features to make sure that you are not being sold a synthetic and fake stone.
First and foremost ask the seller whether the gemstone is genuine or synthetic because most amethysts out in the market today are of the second variety.
Amethysts are graded into 3 categories according to the countries they are mined from which are Siberian, which is of the highest quality, Uruguayan, comes next and the Bahrain stone which comes last and is the lowest quality wise.
Look carefully at the color of the amethyst necklace or ring you want to buy and see if it is of a deep, rich hue which is very costly or the lighter stone which is less expensive.
Check the clarity of the stone. It must be very clear and without any damage.
The cut of the stone is very important because the beauty and clarity of the amethyst stone depends on its cuts and a well cut amethyst stone will have an intensified color that will sparkle and bedazzle you.
When buying amethyst jewelry, make sure that it’s not oriental amethyst that you are being sold which is actually a sapphire that has the same color as that of the amethyst.
Even a simple bead necklace can be transformed into something special if you add an amethyst pendant which will bring out the true beauty of the stones in the correct setting.
If you are buying amethyst as a gift for your wife or girl friend, you can go for one made in the shape of a heart which, with its truly beautiful purple stones will definitely bring a sparkle to her eyes.
Buy amethyst to protect the wearer from all evil and harm and it will show her how much you care about her and her well being.