lazooro
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not sure if this gem is ok or just some glass
Amethyst
AmethystPurple gem on silver ring please help to ID
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Tuberale
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Looks like amethyst to me too.
What is truly unusual in my experience is the fish etched into the base. Someone spent some time with that fish.
A stone with rounded face presented for viewing is called a cabachon. Amethyst is often faceted today, suggesting this stone has some years on it.
What is truly unusual in my experience is the fish etched into the base. Someone spent some time with that fish.
A stone with rounded face presented for viewing is called a cabachon. Amethyst is often faceted today, suggesting this stone has some years on it.
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Tuberale said:
Thank you very much!! Amethyst would be great!! I saw quite expensive silver rings on Ebay...
But i don't understand all expressions so i am a bit confused
Could you please help me to understand it better?
Thank you again!
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It's amethyst with lots of internal cracks. Still a pretty piece though with the silver setting.
Probably one of the reasons for the cab cut. Higher quality (no internal issues) amethysts are faceted beacause they won't splinter during the faceting process.
Jon
Probably one of the reasons for the cab cut. Higher quality (no internal issues) amethysts are faceted beacause they won't splinter during the faceting process.
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Ditto to what Jon said. You dont facet anything that isn't "eye clean", meaning no inclusions or cracks can be seen in the inside of the rough stone. Well, at least I dont. Cabochon cutting it is then a good option.
Exceptions are when the faws can be removed during shaping/cutting and of course Emerald where inclusions are acceptable.
Exceptions are when the faws can be removed during shaping/cutting and of course Emerald where inclusions are acceptable.
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StoneWhisper
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Appears to me to be a darker Ametrine .. Leaning more towards the amethyst.
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TheRockCollector
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Amethyst all the way (colour and the inside of it) Realy nice ring though, I don't have any rings that are made out of rocks/minerals hmmm here I come eBay!
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