Purple Stepped Oval Rwanda Amethyst Gemstone 16.65 Carats

Featured here is a 16.65 carat stepped oval cut amethyst gemstone. This amethyst expresses purple, violet with magenta and blue hues. It has received an SI1 clarity grading and an excellent cut grade, measuring 13.1 mm wide, 19.5 mm long, 10.7 mm deep; with a total depth of 81.7%. Cut right here in our custom design jewelry store in Crown Point, IN USA, by precision gemstone cutter Marsha Tokarski. The amethyst rough used to cut this stunning gemstone was sourced from Rwanda. Rwanda is a country just north of Tanzania, South East Africa. This is a newly discovered source (discovered in 2015) that has produced some of the best amethyst to ever come out of the ground. Steve Moriarty, owner of Moriarty's Gem Art where nearly all of our gemstones are cut and set and our jewelry is cast; travels far and wide to find the highest quality gemstones one can possess. This proves very beneficial to our customers because we were able to cut out the middle man in nearly all cases, keeping our prices very competitive with the market value. This large amethyst will look spectacular in any setting whether it be a ring or a pendant, your custom piece will be sure to turn heads and make a lasting impression. Have the opportunity to work one on one with our in house, award winning jewelry designer, Christopher Michael to create your very own design to be cherished for generations to come!