Tuesday, March 25, 2014

The bewitching beauty of Amethyst jewellery

A violet variety of quartz, amethyst is primarily used in jewelry and is also considered to be one of the lucky stones for individuals born in the month of February. A quartz is nothing but a crystalline gemstone that comes in varying shades and sizes. Just like the amethyst, Citrine is also considered to be a semi-precious stone.
Amethyst exudesAmethyst jewellery a violet sheen and it is believed that ancient Greeks and Romans used the amethyst extensively to prevent themselves from getting intoxicated. A semi precious stone, amethyst also occurs in hues of pinkish violet to deep purple. An amethyst stone may exude one or more of these shades and it is said that people have used the amethyst as a protector and a healer.
An interesting fact is that the highest grade of amethyst is called as Deep Russian and is considered to be rare among collectors. Nevertheless, Amethyst still ranks lower than ruby or sapphire under the ranking of precious stones.
Under imitation jewelry, synthetic amethyst has also been produced that resembles the original stone in stunning similarity. However, it is also said that it is not quite easy to distinguish the real from the simulated version as only gemological testing can prove the actual results. Synthetic amethyst is made using a process wherein gamma-rays, x-rays or electron beam irradiation are employed. It is applied on clear quartz and with the effect of heat, the quartz changes colors and soon turns yellow or green in hue which may also be termed as burnt amethyst. One of the chief factors that determine the worth of an amethyst stone is the depth of color and carat weight.Amethyst
However, in the recent times, carat weight has not been attributed with much importance and therefore only the color is taken into consideration.
Since Amethyst jewellery has a high appeal factor and invokes second looks without a shadow of doubt, this semi-precious stone is used extensively in jewelry. It is considered fashionable and elegant to wear earrings, bracelets, rings and necklaces which have the amethyst stone infused into their designs. Some of the popular brands that feature the finest range of amethyst jewelry are BlueStone, Caratlane, Ivory Tag, Sparkling Drop, Just Women, Aaditya etc.
With the massive influx of online jewellery
shopping sites and e-commerce hubs, the concept of tiresome shopping at a store is redefined. You can shop from the convenience of your home, without a fuss and look into a wide range of amethyst jewelry that online sites offer. With the help of crystal clear images and easy payment options, you can shop without a hassle and even avail seasonal offers. Grab the opportunity for discounts and price slashes. Moreover, online sites also offer an exchange policy so if you’re not happy with the product, you can return it for another one.

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