Pink Amethyst Round Checkerboard Faceted Gemstones, AA-Grade

This round AA-grade amethyst displays a natural pink color that complements a variety of metal colors and gemstones. Its eye-catching checkerboard cut and pink-to-lavender hue makes it a great choice for simple designs that highlight these qualities. Use it by itself for simple earring or ring designs or highlight its color by pairing it with contrasting-color gemstones to create more complex, multicolor designs. Amethyst is the birthstone for February. Amethyst is the best known and most valuable form of quartz. The color of natural amethyst is caused by iron or manganese compound impurities in the mineral and can range from a watercolor pale pink to a dark, almost opaque, purple. Named for the Greek word for “sober,” amethyst was believed to remedy drunkenness. As a crystal, amethyst is credited with relieving stress and promoting peace of mind. Round-cut gemstones are highly popular and the most commonly available. Rio round gemstones are calibrated for size and hand inspected to ensure maximum attractiveness. Checkerboard faceting features square facets across the entire crown on the gemstone. This faceting is ideal for larger gemstones, increasing the scintillation effect.

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Gemstone type: Amethyst
Stone shape: Round
Stone size: 10mm, 12mm
Stone type: Natural
Color: Pink to lavender
Birthstone: February
Enhancement: Heat-treated (H)
Grade: AA
Mohs hardness: 7
Clarity: Eye-clean
Refractive index: 1.544–1.553
Specific gravity: 2.63–2.65
Brand: AGTA
Mineral source: BRAZIL
Cutting center: Thailand