Amethyst, 10.43 cts., 13.9 mm, Concave Round, Purple, Arizona, Natural

Gem: Amethyst 
Weight: 10.43 cts. 
Size: 13.95 mm.  
Color: Purple 
Clarity: VS 
Cut: Concave Round 
Locality: Arizona 
Treatment: None 

Here is a stunning Amethyst gem!  It has been concave cut to create this intriguing design.  The stone shape is a round with intricate carving in the pavilion.  It has a saturated rich purple color that is bright and attractive.  The Arizona Four Peaks Amethyst mine is remote and located in the most rugged parts of the Matatzal Mountains. The miners live at the site for 1-2 weeks and have to hike 9 miles roundtrip to work. There is no running water at the mine, nor are motorized vehicles permitted.  Only hand tools can be used for a slow, tedious extraction of the Amethyst.  Several times a year, the Amethyst rough is removed from the mine and transported by helicopter off the mountain.  The Four Peaks material is a lovely purple color, but has a unique color flash that is beautiful.  It is sometimes difficult to acquire this material because most of it is shipped overseas for cutting and distributed commercially, not to mention the limited production. It is some of the best gem Amethyst on the planet and is a classic US gemstone. It is completely natural and untreated. Cut at Kosnar Gems, Colorado, USA.  Enjoy!