Green Amethyst Marquise Sterling Silver Statement Ring Size 7 : Vermarine Prasiolite Ring

This ring is made by hand using traditional metal smithing practices. The gemstone is a faceted green amethyst. This is a one of a kind design which makes a gorgeous statement not only with the brilliance of the gemstone but also due to the gorgeous patterning on the bezel.

Metal : 92.5 Sterling Silver

Gemstone Name: Green Amethyst (Prasiolite)

Stone Size: 30x10mm

Stone Clarity: Transparent

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About Vermaline or Prasiolite

Prasiolite (or vermarine) is the name for any quartz crystal or cluster that is green in color. Although often cut as a gemstone, prasiolite is actually quite rare in nature.

Most prasiolites on the market are heat treated amethyst. These stones are sometimes called "Green Amethyst", possibly because amethyst is the starting variety, or possibly just because it sounds more valuable that way. When heat treated, the amethyst from most locations transforms into yellow or orange citrine. From a few locations, a green color results. These locations include Montezuma, Brazil, and Arizona. Naturally occurring prasiolite has been reported from Poland.

The word prasiolite literally means "scallion green-colored stone" and is derived from Greek. The mineral was given its name due to its green-colored appearance.

Natural vermarine is a very light, translucent green. Darker green quartz is generally the result of artificial treatment.[8]