Stunning natural amethyst gemstone with brilliant oval faceted cut set in sterling silver. A beauty for creating dancing light and sparkle. This vintage piece encapsulates the past, present and future beauty. It’s a precious reminder that some of the best things take time.

Earth's beautiful amethyst is formed starting with lava and in a process over millions of years, some over 100 million years.

Amethyst has been regarded as one of the most precious gemstones, as valued as diamonds and a symbol of royalty. It is written, amethyst is one of the 12 foundation gemstones of the New Jerusalem to come, heaven on earth, from the Bible and represents one of the 12 Tribes of Israel. it has adorned clergy as a symbol of Christ, English regalia in the Middle Ages, Saint Valentine as an amethyst ring with Cupid carved into it and been utilized and greatly treasured by Leonardo da Vinci.

Dimensions - Dimensions - approx 2 1/4" length w/ bale; 7/8" width; 8.9 grams; 7.87 est gemstone cts