Ametrine Rings
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The Ametrine Gemstone
Ametrine is a very durable and unique looking gemstone. Ametrine rings are sure to last many years, and they do not require any special care. Ametrine, also known as trystine or bolivianite, is a type of quartz that is produced from a combination of Amethyst and Citrine; true ametrine contains purple and golden yellow colors. Ametrine Properties: Durability = Very Good
Hardness = 7.0
Refractive Index = 1.544 – 1.553
Specific Gravity = 2.66 Ametrine is currently mined from deposits in Bolivia, Brazil, and India. Enhancements: Natural ametrine on today’s market is not enhanced. Special Care: Ametrine does not require any special care. Like many other gemstone rings, ametrine rings will need to be professionally cleaned and polished to restore the original luster and shine of the gemstone. Ametrine Price Guide: Ametrine gemstones are an average price of $8.00 per carat, but the cost of an ametrine gemstone can rise dramatically according to the cut, clarity, and color of the stone. These factors are much more important in determining the price of ametrine as opposed to carat size. The most desirable ametrine gemstones are custom cut stones that feature a high quality cut. The color pattern of the stones is important as well; stones that display a sharp contrast between colors, and which have equal amounts of color on each side have a higher value. Cuts which feature the colors of the stone with multiple checkered facets of purples and yellows are also becoming popular. Stones which have a generic cut, blurry colors, or colors which are uneven (such as 75% of the stone is purple and 25% of the stone is yellow) have a lower value. Ametrine which has a high degree of clarity is more highly valued than ametrine stones which contain inclusions or blemishes. Synthetic ametrine gemstones are on the market, and it can be difficult to identify synthetics from authentic ametrine. These synthetics are produced by heating natural quartz or through labs which create synthetic ametrine. Currently unless the gemstone is labeled as authentic naturally occurring ametrine, or as a synthetic, the only way to conclusively determine if the stone is real or not is through professional gemological laboratory tests. Meaning of Ametrine: It is believed that ametrine contains all the positive characteristics of both amethyst and citrine. It brings calmness to the mind and body, stimulates mental clarity and creativity, and inspires self-confidence. Ametrine Shopping Tips: Take the time to look at various ametrine rings and gemstones to get a good idea of what quality, authentic, ametrine looks like. Always make sure that you have a refund policy as well in case you are not satisfied with the stone or the stone's quality. Keep in mind that ametrine is valued by its cut, color, and clarity; for this gemstone, carat size is secondary to these other factors when determining price. True ametrine only comes in shades of purple and yellow so beware of sellers trying to sell you ‘natural’ Ametrine that comes in shades of green or blue. Recently, some dishonest sellers are selling cut colored glass as ‘authentic’ ametrine; to avoid this pitfall, pay attention to the color of the stone in addition to the price. Colored cut glass, and synthetic ametrines, are often much cheaper (for example, at a price of $0.50 to $2.00 per carat) than real ametrine. Due to the fact that gemstone laboratory analysis is the only way to distinguish a real ametrine from a synthetic one, make sure that you are buying your ametrine from a reputable seller.
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