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Amethyst from Jackson's Crossroads, Georgia
No. 990: CC Triangle Split
Barion: 25.03 ct., VVS, 17.7 x 17.7 x 15.3 mm, $569.25 faceted by Robert Drummond
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Shown here is a gorgeous, medium-depth, amethyst from a small amethyst mine located
at Jackson's Crossroads, Georgia. This locality has been know for many years, but
has only recently been mined on a commercial basis. Amethyst of excellent clarity
and color is now available from this Georgia deposit. The amethyst gemstone shown
above has excellent clarity, excellent scintillation, and is expertly crafted. The
polish, proportions, and symmetry are all very fine. The stone is slightly color-zoned,
showing a slight shift from light to darker shades of purple as the gem is rotated.
For a stone of this size, I believe the depth of color is perfect; neither too dark
for the subdued lighting conditions in a party setting, nor too light to dazzle in
full sunlight. This gem is too large for a ringstone or pin, but would look beautiful
in a large pendant, or on a collector's shelf.