[Jewelry making - Article 00568] - Re: [Orchid] [Source] Quantum Cut Green Amethyst

[Lee Einer]

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    Raw green amethyst? 

    Amethyst is quartz in the color continuum of lavender/violet/purple.
    When it comes to raw, green amethyst, there just ain't no such
    animal. 

    And I bet its not raw, but cooked. I saw some of this being peddled
    on one of the shopping channels, and they did label it "irradiated,"
    so I am thinking the accurate name would be "irradiated green
    quartz." 

    I think the "Quantum Cuts" are being done in China. 

    Matching stones can probably be had by following the link below- 

    https://www.jewelrytelevision.com 

    Still not sure what "citrene" is as opposed to "citrine." I'm almost
    afraid to ask. 

Lee Einer
Dos Manos Jewelry
http://www.dosmanosjewelry.com

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