Name: [SG] VS RICH COLOUR CHECKERBOARD AMETHYST 2.40 CTS [S1055 ]
SKU: icrairyk71456
Availability: InStock

Description

AMETHYST

THIS STONE WAS MINED IN NAMIBIA AFRICA WHICH IS KNOWN FOR ITS RICH STRONG PURPLE COLOUR.THIS STONE HAS BEEN CHECKERBOARD CUT WHICH GIVES A STUNNING SPARKLE OVER THE STONE.

BIRTH STONE FOR FEBURARY

Source AFRICA

Natural stone

Grading VS

OVAL CUT

Mohs scale 7

Weight 2.40 CTS APPROX

Size 10 x 8 x 5 MM APPROX.

The stone pictured is the actual stone you will receive.

we have also taken a photo of the back of the stone.

There is some reflection from the light as the stone is well polished.

Amethyst is a purple form of quartz and it is the Birthstone associated with February..Amethyst occurs in primary hues from a light slightly-pinkish violet to a deep grape purple. Amethyst may exhibit one or both secondary hues, red and/or blue. The ideal grade is called "Deep Siberian" and has a primary purple hue of around 75–80 percent, 15–20 percent blue and (depending on the light source) red secondary hues

WE ARE A MEMBER OF THE INTERNATIONAL COLOURED STONE ASSOCIATION.

Type 1 Gemstones

The following gemstones are typically inclusion free, even minor inclusions detract from their value.

Diamond, Amethyst, Beryls(Aquamarine,Morganite), Citrine, Smoky Quartz, topaz, Chrysoberyl, Kunzite, Tanzanite, green Tourmaline, and Blue Zircon

IF	Internally flawless under extreme magnification (Very rare)
F	Flawless
VVS	Minute inclusions under 10x; invisible to the unaided eye
VS	Minor inclusions under 10x; usually invisible to the unaided eye
SI1	Noticeable inclusions under 10x; usually visible to the unaided eye
SI2	Noticeable inclusions under 10x; usually quite visible to the unaided eye
I1	prominent- moderate affect on appearance or durability
I2	prominent – severe affect on appearance or durability
I3	prominent- severe affect on beauty, transparency or durability

Type 2 Gemstones

Gemstones that normally have small inclusions that do not detract from value.

Alexandrite, Andalusite, Iolite, Peridot, Rhodolite, Ruby, Sapphire, Spinel, Tourmaline, Garnet, Amethyst, Red Zircon, Tsavorite; Blue, Orange, Purple, Fluorite.Yellow and Parti-colored Tourmaline

F	Flawless
VVS	Minor inclusions under 10x; usually invisible to the unaided eye
VS	Noticeable inclusions under 10x; often invisible to the unaided eye
SI1	Obvious inclusions under 10x; visible to the unaided eye
SI2	Obvious inclusions under 10x; very apparent to the unaided eye
I1	prominent – moderate affect on appearance or durability
I2	prominent – severe affect on appearance or durability
I3	prominent – severe affect on beauty, transparency or durability