Amethyst- You will recognise the Amethyst as the gorgeous purple gemstone. This very popular gemstone is a purple type of Quartz, a common mineral. You will notice that this incredible gemstone has quite the variation in colour, going from a very light violet pink to a deep purple. It can be found in large clean gemstones and makes fantastic costume jewellery. Amethysts are found in Brazil, Uruguay and Africa .

With a hardness of 7 on the MOHS scale, this gemstone is extremely durable and resistant to scratching.

 Value of Amethyst is determined by the depth of it’s colour. Stones with the deepest and richest colour will fetch a higher price.

Amethyst is an incredibly popular gem and it has been for centuries, making it a sought after item for creating both everyday items and beautiful pieces of jewellery