This is a listing for amazing fabulous custom hand amethyst and silver necklace, made with genuine solid silver and holding the heavy stone are hand custom designed silver see pictures . I usually wear it as shown in the first picture, but sometimes i wear it with the hand hammered silver on amethyst side showing. The custom matching ring is listed also on another listing.

please see the pics. IS this high impact or what. Make a statement this was custom made by my jeweler So you are getting the necklace for a bargain.When it was custom made for me the jeweler said it is irradiated quartz amethyst. So please buy accordingly.

Amethysts is dark purple. Look at the unique design. Closes with hook closure, can be reversible. I wear it with either sides

measures about 15 to 17 inches, difficult to measure inches around the neck because of the design. At the store this will cost over $16,000 so you are getting it for a deal!!!! This is a fabulously beautiful High impact necklace!! weighs A WHOPPING about 4.3 ounces on the post office scale which iS ABOUT 121.9 GRAMS.

According to Ural Diamond Bourse " The majority of amethyst today comes from Africa and South America. Generally, Africa is regarded as a source of small quantities of the finest material whilst South America is a prolific source of the lighter-colored, less expensive stones." Siberia also has the best color saturated Amethyst. in the old days Amethysts from Siberia especially the Ural region commandered as much price as ruby, emerald and sapphires, because they were limited in quantity. Zambian or African Amethyst is comparable to the deeply saturated color of the Ural Amethysts.

In Africa, Zambia has long been known as the source of the best quality, deeply saturated amethyst; and ñZambianî is often used as a term to describe top-color stone (even if it comes from another part of the world)." Also according to the same source when looking at what comprises the price value for Amethyst color is the most important, According to the same source "Important value factors

Color is the most important value factor for amethyst. The finest _ and most valuable _ amethyst color is strong reddish purple or purple, with no visible colour zoning. Strongly saturated gems of medium-dark to dark reddish purple or purple are preferable, as long as they are not too dark to detract from brilliance. Any brownish or bronze-coloured tints in the amethystÍs purple colour, or any colour-zoning noticeable face-up lower its value dramatically.

Grades often used by trade to classify amethyst quality

Amethyst grades are based mainly on color: with the finest amethysts displaying strongly saturated, medium-dark to dark reddish purple or purple, with no visible color zoning or brownish/bronze-colored tints.

ñAAAî / îAfricanî / îZambianî / "Deep Siberian"

The highest quality amethyst is often described by one of these names. The stones falling into this category display vivid, medium-dark to dark reddish-purple or purple color with no visible face-up colour zoning. the lighter stones or less saturdated stones are less expensive.

Check out the amethyst on this listing, you have to agree that the stones possess deep saturated dark purple color, which is indicative of the most expensive amethyst money can buy. You are getting this necklace for a steal based on the color.

Because amethyst was thought to encourage celibacy and symbolize piety, it became an important ornament of Catholic and other churches of the Middle Ages. It was considered to be the stone of bishops, who still often wear amethyst rings. Amethyst has also been used since the dawn of history to adorn the rich and powerful monarchs and rulers. Fine amethysts are featured in the British Crown Jewels and were also a favorite of Catherine the Great and Egyptian royalty.

take a look at the pictures and i am sure you will conclude that the amethyst is deeply saturated purple.

If you need more pictures or have any more questions, please let me know.

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