A very nice gem clear faceted Amethyst rhodium plated sterling silver ring.
Amethyst is the violet color gemstone associated with the quartz family and means "non-intoxicating", "not drunk". The color in amethyst comes from color centers in the quartz. This Amethyst has exceptional fine rich purple color and commonly called Siberian.
Those born in February are lucky to have the beautiful Amethyst as their birthstone (Walter Schumann "Gemstones of the World").
On the subject of February, according to legend, St. Valentine - the patron of romantic love, wore an amethyst ring carved with Cupid's likeness.
Amethyst is untreated and not enhanced.
Location: Brazil
Size: ring - 7.5; stone is 9 x 9mm
Weight: 2.54 Grams combined