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Material: 14K Gold Fill |
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Necklace Stone(s): Genuine rock crystal (12 x 8 mm), pink quartz, amethyst, garnet, orange garnet, blue topaz |
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Necklace Length: 19.5 inches |
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Deep: 1.2 inches |
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Weight: 5.1 grams |
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Clasp: None Selected |
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Stamp/Mark: N/A |
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Origin: Designed and handmade by jewelry artist Aqina |
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Serial Number: n20483 |
Amethyst is an extremely sought-after gem which has been valued by many civilizations since antiquity. A variety of vitreous quartz, amethyst often forms dramatic prismatic crystals which are often formed into jewelry without being cut. Brazil and Uruguay are common sources of high quality amethyst. In the early Christian church, amethyst was believed to guard against intoxication, hence its derivation from the Greek "amethustos," meaning "not drunk."
Deep red garnet is derived from a number of minerals, including pyrope and almandine. Popularized in Bohemia in the Czech Republic, garnet has been used in decoration and jewelry across Europe for many years. Its color is generally a dark burgundy, sometimes with a hint of orange, pink, or purple.
Derived from "tapaz," the Sanskrit word for fire, topaz is one of the most brilliant cut gemstones in existence. Topaz comes in a variety of colors from yellow to blue, and deeper blues and pinks are often created by heat-treating stones. Brazil is the world's top exporter of topaz.
