Ametrine 3x7-6x12mm Chip - 15-16 Inch new-hubei-tqs Note: Our 8-inch line of

Note: Our 8-inch line of Lapis has had its color enhanced by dyeing

Nangka is the name commonly used in the Philippines for the Jackfruit Tree

the stones are closer to their natural state

Sometimes called the "Black Prince's Ruby" for its role in the English crown

It is a member of the Quartz family

Ametrine 3x7-6x12mm Chip - 15-16 Inch new-hubei-tqs Note: Our 8-inch line ofAmetrine is quartz that occurs in bands of purple and yellow. As the name suggests, it is a combination of Amethyst and Citrine. The different colored zones in the stone result from different oxidation states of iron, due to exposure to different temperatures during its formation. It is believed that Ametrine was first introduced to Europe by a conquistadors gift from Bolivia to the Spanish Queen.