Amethyst comes in a wide range of purples. The iron that partially composes this gemstone gives it different shades: light purple, deep purple, lilac, lavender… Along with rock crystal, it is one of the most prized gems in the quartz family.

 

A staple in the jewelry industry, amethyst enjoys a rich historical reputation. Honored in the grandest courts and monarchies, from England to Russia, it was also prized during the Romantic era. The clergy chose it for some of their jewelry and ornaments. Even today, it adorns the rings worn by bishops. Available in weights from 3 to 100 carats, it graces your jeweler's unique creations alongside other precious and ornamental stones.

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Mazet Joaillerie's wide selection of amethysts comes from its travels to Brazil and Bolivia. These gems are also mined from deposits in Zambia and Madagascar. Amethyst has a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale.