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The Truth About Amethyst & Other Purple Gems You Didn’t Know!

Todd Alan Studios

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Dive into the mesmerizing world of purple gemstones 💜 in this fascinating deep-dive! From the legendary Amethyst, once known as the “Jewel of the Gods”, to rare and mysterious stones like Tanzanite and Spinel, this video uncovers the beauty, science, and stories behind these captivating gems.

In this video, you’ll discover:
· What Amethyst really is and why it has been prized for centuries
· The mythological and historical significance of Amethyst
· How Amethyst gemstones are treated and enhanced
· The unique beauty of Ametrine – a rare fusion of Amethyst & Citrine
· What gives Amethyst its iconic purple color
· A closer look at Amethyst crystals in their natural form
· Other stunning purple gemstones you should know about

We also explore:
Purple Sapphire – a rare twist on a classic gem
Purple Garnets – underrated and incredibly vibrant
The legend of the mysterious “Cursed Stone”
Spinels – often mistaken for other precious gems
Tanzanite – one of the most breathtaking gemstones ever discovered

👇 Timestamps for easy navigation:
00:13 What is Amethyst?
00:28 Amethyst – Jewel of the Gods
01:18 Treatment of Amethyst Gemstones
02:00 Ametrine
02:27 Color of Amethyst
03:22 Amethyst Crystal
04:11 Other Purple Stones
04:27 Purple Sapphire
04:55 Purple Garnets
05:44 The Cursed Stone
06:17 Spinels
07:34 Tanzanite

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20 Comments

@bronwynparry7703 5 months ago

I LOVE Amethyst, especially in Rose Gold settings. To me, the rose gold brings out the colour in the stone.

@ajd8558 5 months ago

I love amethyst and it's so undervalued just because it's more common. It's my favourite.

@valerieneal2747 6 months ago (edited)

Amethyst is my birthstone, but I also love Mexican fire opals and star sapphire ....they are beautiful.

@melindahawk8540 6 months ago

Purple is a color of royalty. In the past only royalty was allowed to wear it.

@cheryljones3988 5 months ago

Purple is the color of Royalty from old times

@whatanitemare 6 months ago

Love amethyst and emeralds, both separate and together. Great to learn so much more about the stone , especially how it reacts to the sun.

@mdmurad3002 1 month ago

sooo many people talking about that Sara Rivers arche type quiz its crazy, lol. Tried it myself and the results are quite promising!

@lynnallen1315 5 months ago

I love amethyst but my favorite purple stone is tanzanite. My favorite ring is a pear shape tanzanite and diamond set in gold. I've had several jewellers who tried to buy it from me. Those sapphires are gorgeous!

@KatstuffCamelin 6 months ago (edited)

I have a purple sapphire I dug in Montana. It’s tiny but my treasure. I plan on having you do something with them for one of our next projects. I inherited a Siberian amethyst from my great grandmother. The thing is ENORMOUS and such a deep deep purple. She had a Parure that we split up and I got the brooch and my cousins each got an earring they turned into matching rings. Truly stunning gemstones. I also love ametrine and the new fashion of cutting them on a bias instead of bilaterally so the colors and are intermixed. Gemstones are so much fun!

@Lelele0666 5 months ago

Purple clothes used to be a rare colour making it a status Symbol. Having it as a gem must've made clergy feel royal.

@duelenigma7732 5 months ago

I’ve been a jeweller 40 years too . Had to size the local Bishop’s ring years ago , it was amethyst .

@vexingcat9813 6 months ago

I enjoy making gemstone beaded jewelry. Amethyst is one of my favorites to work with. I go out of my way to find the light and mottled beads, not because they are a little cheaper, I just think they have character. I can stare at them and get lost in the pattern of purple, clear, and often white.

@SchmittyMagoo 5 months ago

Video suggestion; rent a Geiger counter and demonstrate the difference between irradiated amethyst and non irradiated amethyst.

@CindySchumacher-h2q 6 months ago

We were digging quartz up in the mountains in Washington state and found amethyst crystals too. Not the darkest but still beautiful with fascinating structure

@Topdog11245 6 months ago

You deserve way more views sir. Another quality video

@miswyz 5 months ago

The place I live has an amethyst mine very close by.
When the city was first debeloping in the early 1900's, they used finely ground amethyst mixed with sand and gravel to line the roads with.
We are a beacon to the ET's

@ChuckHaney 5 months ago

Deep Purple. One of my favorite bands.

@empressrohroh 6 months ago

Amethyst and garnet.. my 2 favorite stones.. TBH I love rubies too, being my birthstone

@jewellerylove 5 months ago

I once made the heartbreaking mistake of leaving an amethyst geode tea light holder on a radiator in my hallway and the heat made the pretty mid purple colour fade to a pale purple/grey 😮 I had no idea that could happen!