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Amazonite is a green or blue-green gem variety of Microcline which is Feldspar. Lead and water deposits are thought to account for the luscious green colour. The stone has creamy white striae through it which give a mottled or stripy character to the surface once polished. For more information about this vividly coloured gemstone click on the photograph of amazonite.

Amethyst is transparent purple quartz and is the most popular of the quartz varieties used in jewellery. The colour range varies from pale lilac to deep purple, the latter being the most valuable particularly with rose flashes. Quartz is the most abundant and common mineral used for jewellery and is found in many different forms such as citrine, rose quartz, rock crystal, tiger eye and smoky quartz. For more information about this glorious and popular gemstone, click on the photograph of amethysts.