February Gemstone of the Month: Amethyst
With it’s deep purple to light, almost pinkish mauve shades, Amethyst has been a revered gemstone for centuries. This beautiful variation of quartz is the perfect gemstone for jewelry and other objects of worth because of it’s hardness and ability to take harder wear. Not to mention, it’s beautiful color.
Amethyst is most notably found in Brazil and Uruguay. Naturally colored crystals that exhibit both yellow and purple hues are called ametrine. Amethyst can be found in geodes as well as large crystal deposits.
Amethyst was once considered to be one of the most valuable gemstones next to diamonds. Large discoveries in South America have brought the price down considerably over the years. Amethyst is found in a variety of cuts to highlight this gemstone’s natural beauty. Most commonly, amethyst is cut in cabochons or in faceted forms depending on the quality of the stone. Amethyst is also the birthstone for the month of February.
Green Amethyst commonly called Prasiolite is usually heat-treated amethyst. The color ranges from a pale green to nearly light yellow, depending on the treatment.
Care considerations when wearing Amethyst include taking care not to hit the stone on hard objects that could cause the stone to chip or fracture along natural cleavage plains. Depending on the type of setting, you should avoid wearing all sterling silver jewelry in swimming pools. When cleaning, it’s best to use a mild detergent and soft brush to remove dirt and grime.
Valentine's Day is around the corner
Hi Everyone!
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and I have some exciting items in the works! For starters…I’m working on some heart jewelry that will feature the “Smashed” line. They are very creative and I’m excited to finish them up and get them showcased!
Also…I’m offering a 15% discount on all orders between now and Valentine’s Day. This sale will expire on February 20th. (I know…Valentine’s Day is the 14th…but I’m being generous). The code for the discount is HEARTS19. Please remember, that the last day to ship to guarantee Valentine’s Day delivery is February 7th!.
I hope everyone is surviving the Polar Vortex and staying warm and dry. Look for the new items to appear this weekend.
All the Best!
Chrissi