even more so in a collection

A necklace that changes with the light—discrete in some conditions

heavy character when handled as a sphere or large piece

the red gem variety most common in jewelry is pyrope-almandine

a mineral that crystallizes in the Earth's upper mantle under high pressure and temperature

Chevron Amethyst Point Polished Crystal even more so in aViolet and white in alternating bandsthe crystal's growth history written across the face. Chevron amethyst forms when violet amethyst and white quartz grow together in alternating zones, building the V shaped chevron pattern visible on the flat base of this point. The violet color comes from trace iron in the quartz lattice, deepened by natural irradiation within the host rock. Mohs 7. The point is cut with a flat base so it stands independently, the