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Amethyst/Citrine:
Amethyst and Citrine are gemstones varieties of quartz. Artifacts from ancient cultures the world over attest to Amethyst's and Citrine's place in our collective cultural heritage. The royal purples of Amethyst and the occasional bright, golden hues of Citrine were treasured possessions of emperors, kings and queens throughout recorded history. No jewelery, collection will be complete without these fine treasures of nature.
Darker hues of Amethyst are rarely enhanced to perfect their color, although some varieties do respond well to heat enhancement. Brownish varieties, when heated, magically turn into the bright yellow or orange colors known as Citrine. This enhancement method is permanent and will last for the life of the gemstones.
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