AMETRINE GEMSTONE
Ametrine is the combined name of amethyst and citrine as its crystal offers the colour of the both the gemstones distinctly and uniformly. This phenomenon of occurrence of two gemstone colours in single crystal is pretty rare and offers you luxury of two gemstones in one go. A rare bi-coloured gemstone, the finest variety of which is derived from Anahi mines in Bolivia, is a must-have in your jewellery box.
Ametrine availability is not constant always and one may find herself to be the sole owner of this rare gemstone as mining is not carried out with the same enthusiasm always. Hence, ametrine jewellery is true rarity and should be given all the care and protection that it deserves. This gemstone finds mention in historic times when a Spanish invader got it as wedding gift from the parents of princess who he married. This beautiful princess was named Anahi and after her name Bolivian mines are known.
Anahi mines produce the purest quality of Ametrine and so people are ready to pay heavy premium for the rarity that it offers. American and European buyers regard it as very durable jewellery designing material as it does not lose novelty so easily. One can regard it as very good option for developing keepsakes. Apart from Anahi, Hyderabad in India is another important location that is known for one of the finest varieties of this gemstone.
Natural ametrine, in accordance with natural citrine are also rare to find. In fact, those carrying equal split of both the colours are carrying very hefty price tags and the aficionados pay for it without a wrinkle on the forehead; such is the popularity of this gemstone in semi-precious stones family.
Ametrine that are more than 7 carats in weight are rare to find as the distinct bands of both the colours can be demarcated in bigger pieces rather adequately. Checkerboard cut flaunts the pattern very beautifully; however, the rectangular table cut is very popular among lapidaries who are given this gemstone to carve. Ametrine sells quickly if cut en cabochon as this cut is not so commonly used for it.
In addition to Anahi mines in Bolivia, Minas Gerais in Brazil, Zambezia in Mozambique, Ontario in Canada, Nevada in USA and Mkobola in South Africa and Hyderabad in India are some of the popular ametrine places where large deposits caters to the world market needs time to time.
If you are looking for a unique, multi-coloured gemstone that makes every occasion of yours very special, this gemstone is worth giving a consideration.
