Ametrine Jewelry
A two-in-one quartz that combines purple amethyst and golden citrine in a single crystal
Unearthed Gemstones Ametrine Jewelry
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Hardness
7 (Durable): Great for daily wear.
Toughness
Good (Generally resistant to chipping under normal wear)
Mineral Family
Quartz
Transparency
Transparent
Crystal System
Trigonal
Lustre
Vitreous
What Is Ametrine?
Ametrine is a genuine two-in-one gemstone. It is a single quartz crystal that holds both purple amethyst and golden citrine, with a visible border between them. The split happens because different zones of the crystal grew at different temperatures, changing how the iron inside shows its colour. Nearly all natural ametrine comes from one place, the Anahi mine in eastern Bolivia. Legend says the mine was given to a Spanish soldier in the 1600s as a dowry when he married a local princess.
Is Ametrine Durable Enough for Everyday Jewelry?
Ametrine shares quartz's hardness of 7, so it handles daily wear in rings, pendants and earrings without fuss. Cutters usually facet it in long rectangular shapes to show both colours side by side, which looks fantastic.
How to Care for Ametrine Jewelry
Warm, soapy water and a soft brush keep it clean, and it is best kept out of strong sunlight for long stretches.
How to Tell If Ametrine Is Real
Lab-grown and heat-treated versions exist, so buy from a seller you trust. Everything at Unearthed Gemstones is the genuine article.
Gemstones Similar to Ametrine
Ametrine is literally both of these gemstones in one crystal: purple amethyst meeting yellow citrine.
