Product Description for Min 4.60ct 14x10mm Oval African Amethyst
minimum 4.60ct 14x10mm oval african amethyst. the name amethyst comes from the greek word "amethystos" meaning "not drunken." amethyst was considered a strong antidote against drunkenness, which is why goblets were often carved from it, and it is style a symbol of sobriety. the color ranges from pale lilacs, sometimes called "rose de france" to a deep purple, which are the most valuable. amethyst is a 7 on the moh's scale and is mined in brazil/uruguay/bolivia/argentina/zambia/and namibia.