Amethyst Jewelry

Amethyst gives you a saturated purple at a gentler price than most colored gems, which makes larger stones and diamond halos more attainable. It is the February birthstone, so it carries personal meaning for anyone born that month. Purple also pairs easily with every metal: warm in yellow and rose gold, cool and crisp in white gold and platinum. Amethyst is quartz, rated 7 on the Mohs scale, so it is hard enough for earrings, pendants and rings worn with reasonable care. In this collection it appears in oval and round solitaires, diamond halos and checkerboard cushion cuts, which catch light across many small facets and show the color well.

Every product page states whether its stone is natural or lab-grown, so you know exactly what you are buying, and many titles in this collection say natural amethyst directly. Amethyst is the purple variety of quartz. Accent stones, such as diamonds in a halo, are listed in each product's details too. Our catalog pieces are sold to a published specification and do not come with an individual grading report. If you would like more detail about a particular stone, such as its size or shape, before ordering, our concierge can help at concierge@diamondandsapphire.com. Reading the product details first answers most questions about what a piece contains.

It can, slowly, with long exposure to strong sunlight. Amethyst's purple color can lighten if the stone spends extended periods in direct, intense sun, so avoid leaving it on a sunny windowsill or in a hot car, and store it in a closed drawer or pouch. Normal wear outdoors is not a problem; the concern is prolonged, strong exposure over time. High heat can also affect the color, so keep amethyst away from heat sources and take it off before saunas or cooking over open flame. With that simple precaution, the color stays rich for years.

It can be, with clear expectations. Amethyst rates 7 on the Mohs scale, compared with 9 for sapphire and 10 for diamond, so it will show wear sooner on a ring worn every day. Surface scratches and abrasion on the facet edges are the usual signs over time. A halo setting, like the classic halo and vintage scroll halo styles in our amethyst engagement rings, frames the stone and adds sparkle. Take the ring off for the gym, gardening and heavy work, and clean it regularly. If you want a colored center for decades of daily wear with minimal upkeep, a harder stone is worth comparing, but amethyst earns its place through color and price.

Yellow gold makes amethyst look warm and rich, rose gold softens it toward a romantic tone, and white gold and platinum give the purple a cool, bright frame that matches diamond accents. Most amethyst pieces here come in 14K and 18K yellow, white and rose gold and in platinum, and a few are also offered in 10K white gold. 18K holds more pure gold and a deeper color, 14K is slightly harder and costs less, and 10K is the hardest and most budget-friendly gold. Platinum is dense and naturally white. Selecting a metal on the product page updates the price.

Amethyst jewelry here starts from $339, and the price shown is the complete price for the finished piece. On rings, that includes the amethyst and any diamond accents, so nothing is added for stones at checkout. Price depends mostly on the setting and metal rather than the amethyst itself. A simple solitaire pendant or 5 mm studs sit near the lower end, while diamond halos, engagement rings and 18K gold or platinum versions cost more. Most pieces are made to order and ship in about 5-10 business days with complimentary, insured UPS Express; each product page shows its own timing.

Oval shapes run all through this collection: oval-cut solitaire rings, oval halo rings with diamonds, oval diamond necklaces and diamond oval pendants. Round amethyst appears in solitaire necklaces, round solitaire pendants and 5 mm stud earrings. Checkerboard cushion cuts, with a grid of small facets across the top, appear in diamond-framed earrings and give the stone extra sparkle. Ovals look longer on the finger and suit most hands; rounds read as classic and compact. Each product page lists the stone's shape and size, so compare those details when choosing between similar pieces in amethyst rings or earrings.

Rings, including engagement rings, are made to your ring size, chosen when you order. Our sizing guide explains how to measure a finger or match a ring that already fits. Necklaces list their chain length on each product page, so compare it with a chain you own. Earring backs and closures vary by piece, and each listing shows what that pair uses. For a gift when you do not know the ring size, amethyst earrings or a pendant avoid the question. Unworn pieces in original condition can be returned within 30 days of delivery; engraved and custom pieces are final sale.

Soak the piece briefly in warm water with a little mild dish soap, brush gently behind the stone with a soft toothbrush, rinse and dry with a lint-free cloth. Avoid harsh chemicals and high heat, and keep amethyst out of long, strong sunlight, which can fade its color over time. Store each piece separately in a soft pouch so diamonds and harder gems cannot scratch it. Take rings off for the gym, gardening and cleaning. Every piece carries a free lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects, such as a prong or clasp failing under normal wear; loss, theft and accidental damage are not covered.