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Material: Genuine Sterling Silver (925 silver, 92.5% silver content) |
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Stone(s): 2 pieces genuine druzy, 1 piece genuine amethyst (14 x 9 mm)
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Overall Dimension (including bail): 2.8 x 0.8 x 0.3 inches |
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Inner Bail Diameter: 6 mm |
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Weight: 9.6 grams |
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Stamp/Mark: STERLING |
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Serial Number: p23379 |
Gem quality druzy is created when a layer of tiny quartz crystals forms over the top of another stone. Natural druzy crystals can be colored themselves or take their color from the underlying stone. The surface of a druzy is sometimes coated with gold or other substances for a dramatic effect. Titanium druzy has been treated with a thin layer of titanium to give it a beautiful color and iridescent sheen.
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."
