As gemstone wholesalers we at www.gemrockauctions.com offer a wide range of Gemstones, including Amethyst which is found world wide. The largest opencast amethyst vein in the world is in Maissau, Lower Austria. Amethyst colour characteristic varies in primary hues from a light slightly-pinkish violet to a deep grape purple. The word amethyst or “amethystos” originated from Greek and may be translated as “not drunken”. It was considered to be a strong antidote from drunkenness. It is a highly sought-after precious Gem, which for centuries has been widely used in the creation and encrustation of jewellery and everyday items. Amethyst is the birthstone associated wit February. Metaphysically speaking the benefits of these stones have been known to be such things as –Relaxing the mind, enhancing mental activity and giving strength and will power to devise passions and stop undesirable habits. - Physically these stones are believed to benefit us in ways such as: Amethyst Stabilises the metabolism stimulates tissue rejuvenation and increases the production of red corpuscles. Can be used to treat disorders for blood sugar levels and lapses in the immune system – Its Chemical Composition number is SiO2 and its hardness ratio is 7. – The owners of www.gemrockauctions.com have their own factory and source their rocks and gemstones directly from miners or as close as possible in order to receive the right price, our factory can offer high discounts on sales we have 16 staff who cut gemstones full time and produce high quality products - we don’t cut artificial gemstones.
***For any investors, collectors or lovers of this gem, it is recommended to have a gemological identification certificate for authenticity. It is an independent report from an approved gemology laboratory, issued by an independent gemologist.***
