Huge Designer Flawless Natural 35.3 ct Amethyst 14k Gold & SS Lizard pin brooch

Description

View Huge Designer Flawless Natural 35.3 ct Amethyst 14k Gold & SS Lizard pin brooch with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Did you see the fabulous red eyes of the lizard! You are getting this necklace for a steal based on the color. This is a listing for amazing custom Ladies elegant hallmarked 14k yellow gold lizard, on amethyst brooch pin, the amethyst is mounted on SS basket that is. The Amethyst are prong set in ss with the solid 14 karat yellow gold lizard above it sorta like the lizard is sunning itself on the amethyst. Did you see the fabulous red eyes of the lizard! See pics. Very Fabulous and vintage design. look at the deep purple with almost pink reflections color of these Bolivian amethyst. The Amethyst is fancy cushion cut and fab and about 35.32 carats measuring about 22.36 x 21.89 x 12.10 mm Has not been worn but once or twice since made years ago , just stored at the bank vault and taken out to model them for the listing. can be worn with the matching classy elegant amethyst earrings pictured that is listed in another listing. the Pin weigh about 0.5 ounces on the post office scale, see pics, which is about 14.18 grams. According to Ural Diamond Bourse " The majority of amethyst today comes from Africa and South America. Generally, Africa is regarded as a source of small quantities of the finest material whilst South America is a prolific source of the lighter-colored, less expensive stones." Siberia also has the best color saturated Amethyst. in the old days Amethysts from Siberia especially the Ural region commandered as much price as ruby, emerald and sapphires, because they were limited in quantity. Zambian or African Amethyst is comparable to the deeply saturated color of the Ural Amethysts. In Africa, Zambia has long been known as the source of the best quality, deeply saturated amethyst; and ñZambianî is often used as a term to describe top-color stone (even if it comes from another part of the world)." Also according to the same source when looking at what comprises the price value for Amethyst color is the most important, According to the same source "Important value factors Color is the most important value factor for amethyst. The finest _ and most valuable _ amethyst color is strong reddish purple or purple, with no visible colour zoning. Strongly saturated gems of medium-dark to dark reddish purple or purple are preferable, as long as they are not too dark to detract from brilliance. Any brownish or bronze-coloured tints in the amethystÍs purple colour, or any colour-zoning noticeable face-up lower its value dramatically. Grades often used by trade to classify amethyst quality Amethyst grades are based mainly on color: with the finest amethysts displaying strongly saturated, medium-dark to dark reddish purple or purple, with no visible color zoning or brownish/bronze-colored tints. ñAAAî / îAfricanî / îZambianî / "Deep Siberian" The highest quality amethyst is often described by one of these names. The stones falling into this category display vivid, medium-dark to dark reddish-purple or purple color with no visible face-up colour zoning. the lighter stones or less saturdated stones are less expensive. Check out the amethyst on this listing, you have to agree that the stones possess deep saturated dark purple color, which is indicative of the most expensive amethyst money can buy. You are getting this necklace for a steal based on the color. Because amethyst was thought to encourage celibacy and symbolize piety, it became an important ornament of Catholic and other churches of the Middle Ages. It was considered to be the stone of bishops, who still often wear amethyst rings. Amethyst has also been used since the dawn of history to adorn the rich and powerful monarchs and rulers. Fine amethysts are featured in the British Crown Jewels and were also a favorite of Catherine the Great and Egyptian royalty. Terms of SalePlease note in bidding or buying this item you are entering into a binding contract, and you are agreeing to the terms stated here. All sales are final. I aim for 100% customer satisfaction on all my sales. All my items are guaranteed to be as pictured. If the listing description was not accurate, you are welcome to return the item for store credit, shipping charges at your expense. The credit can be used to buy anything in my store within 6 months of issuance. Before you return any item you must notify me and get an acceptance that I will receive it. The item being returned must show a postmark that is within 48 hours of you receiving the item; otherwise all sales are final. No returns or merchandise credit are allowed after 72 hours of delivery confirmation of receipt of the item. I have this policy to cut down on bidders that buy my items, wear it and then decide to have an excuse to return it. I hope you understand. Your purchase of this item assures that you have read the terms of this policy and are agreeing to the terms. Thanks Chistick's Couture and Collections Condition: New without packaging. Category: Jewelry & Watches › Fine Jewelry › Brooches & Pins. Brand: Chistick's.

Brand

Chistick's

Type

Brooch

Metal Purity

14k

Total Carat Weight (TCW)

35.32

Metal

Yellow Gold

Country of Origin

United States

Main Stone

Amethyst