Round brilliant-cut amethyst in a vivid reddish purple with violet-purple flashes around the crown, photographed face-up on a pale gray background at Sapphire Row
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Purple Gemstones: A Gemologist's Guide to Choosing the Right Purple

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Pear-shaped brilliant-cut sapphire in a medium slightly violetish blue, held tip-down in fine steel tweezers at Sapphire Row, its color strongest across the shoulders and point with a softer grayish cast through the table Buying Guide
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Gemstone Shapes Explained: How to Choose the Right One

Shape is the first decision a cutter makes and the last thing most buyers think about. A working guide to...

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