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Amethyst
A 22.62 carat (ct) cushion cut amethyst is the dramatic foreground to the amethyst rough behind it.
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February Birthstone: What You Need to Know about Amethyst

February 07, 2017
Amethyst, the February birthstone, has adorned the nobility for centuries. Now it’s in reach of most consumers. Here’s how to …
Pink baroque pearl hummingbird brooch
  • Amethyst , Featured , Garnet , Jewelry Design , Pearl , Ruby , Sapphire , Topaz , Tourmaline

Wedding Anniversary Gemstone List: Years One through 10

June 21, 2016
If you’re at a loss for wedding anniversary gift ideas, the world of gemstones offers infinite inspiration and meaning. Use …
Amethyst necklace, Amethyst earrings.
  • Amethyst , Celebrating Birthstones , Featured

February Birthstone: Where Does Amethyst Come From?

February 01, 2016
If you were born in February, your birthstone is amethyst – a purple gemstone that has starring roles in the …
  • Amethyst , Emerald , Garnet , Gemstones , More on Diamonds , Opal , Ruby , Turquoise

Gemstones: Natural Treasures to Celebrate Earth Day

April 22, 2015
Happy Earth Day!  How grateful we are to the Earth for the basic elements that sustain our lives and the …
  • Amethyst , Famous Gemstones

Famous Birthstones: Amethyst – the Duchess of Windsor’s Necklace

February 01, 2015
GIA presents February’s famous birthstone: amethyst as featured in the Duchess of Windsor’s amethyst necklace by Cartier. While the Duke and …
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