Amethyst The Color Of kings
Amethyst has long been a favorite gem of kings and queens for its royal purple hues. Amethysts are featured in the British Crown Jewels and were worn by Catherine the Great as well as Egyptian royalty.
Buying Amethysts
The finest and most valuable amethysts are very clear, with very deep color (and they sometimes exhibit reddish or rose overtones). Some stones are so oversaturated with color they have areas that are blacked out, which can negatively impact their value.