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Amethyst Polished Crystal Geode | Uruguay

4.99 across 2,000+ reviews

  • Untreated
  • AA Grade
  • 10.93 Pounds
  • Geode
  • Uruguay
Regular price $504.00
  • Only 1 left in stock

The exact piece photographed. One of a kind. When it sells, it's gone.
Inspected and graded AA by our expert team. How We Grade
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In Short

This is an AA-grade Amethyst geode from Artigas, Uruguay. A geode is a volcanic gas pocket lined with quartz crystals, here colored purple by trace iron and natural irradiation. The piece measures 8.94 x 4.92 x 8.43 inches at Mohs 7 and was bought directly at the source. A favorite stress relief stone for display shelves.

Batch Lot

Amethyst, Geodes

Lot No. AME-CGE-4596

The Piece

Form
Geodes
Size
8.94” L x 4.92” W x 8.43” H
Weight
10.93 Pounds

Quality

Grade
AA · How We Grade
Treatment
NoneNatural color, not heated or irradiated
Finish
Hand-Finished with Natural Jojoba OilA light finish that brings out the stone's natural color and clarity

Provenance

Region
Artigas
Country
Uruguay
Sourcing
Direct SourceiWe work directly with the mine or workshop, with no intermediaries in between. The relationship is personal, pricing is transparent, and we can speak to each batch.We work directly with the mine or workshop, with no intermediaries in between. The relationship is personal, pricing is transparent, and we can speak to each batch.Our Sourcing Standards

Where It Comes From

Artigas, Uruguay
The exact piece photographed. One of a kind.Hand-inspected and graded in-house

About This Amethyst

Amethyst has the kind of purple that draws you in without trying. Some pieces are pale lavender, others are deep violet, and the best ones catch light through the crystal structure so they seem to glow from the inside. From Greek 'a-methystos' meaning 'not drunk', ancient Greeks believed amethyst prevented intoxication and carved drinking vessels from it.

Sourced directly from Artigas, Uruguay. Worth knowing: a lot of the amethyst on the market is heat-treated and irradiated. What we carry is natural and untreated.

Traditionally Used For

In the tradition, amethyst shows up most often around quiet, steady calm, winding down and settling into rest, and a simple anchor during practice. It's traditionally linked to the third eye and crown chakras. If that resonates, set it in front of you during meditation or quiet reflection. Trust what feels useful and leave the rest.

These are traditional associations drawn from historical practice. This stone is not a substitute for medical or mental health care.

Traditional Associations

Offered as a starting point for your own practice.

Traditionally Used For
Element
  • Air
Try ThisOn the desk, within reach, for the moments you need to slow down.
Traditional associations drawn from historical practice. Not a substitute for medical or mental health care.

Care and Use

Sensitivity Low

Amethyst sits at 7 on the Mohs scale, harder than a steel blade, so it handles daily carry and a quick rinse without fuss. The one thing that hurts it is sunlight: months in a bright window will fade the color, and it does not come back.

Do

  • Wipe Dry
  • Quick Rinse Only
  • Store Protected
  • Gentle Soap Only
  • Stable Room Temperature

Avoid

  • Direct Sunlight
  • Chemical Cleaners
Good ForDaily CarryJewelryHome/Altar
Traditional practice: cleanse with smoke, sound, breath or intention; charge under moonlight or intention. Offered as tradition, not instruction.
Good to Know

Questions Before You Buy

Is this real amethyst, and is it heated, dyed or treated?

Natural amethyst from Artigas, Uruguay. Untreated and unheated.

Is this the exact piece in the photos?

Yes. This listing is one piece, photographed individually. When it sells, it is gone.

What size is it?

It measures 8.94” L x 4.92” W x 8.43” H and weighs 10.93 pounds.

What does AA grade mean?

Grades reflect visual quality within a batch. A is standard, with typical inclusions. AA shows stronger color, cleaner surfaces and tighter sizing. AAA is the top 10 to 15 percent of a batch. Every lot is inspected and graded by our team in Rockville, Maryland, not taken on the supplier’s word.

Where does it come from, and how do you know?

This batch is from Artigas, Uruguay. It came to us through a direct source, one of the sourcing models we publish and stand behind.

Inspected, sourced and guaranteed in Rockville, Maryland

Inspected and Graded

By hand, every lot

Every lot is inspected and graded by our expert team before it is listed, not taken on the supplier's word. AA on this listing means stronger color, cleaner surfaces and tighter sizing than the batch average. Pieces that miss the mark never reach the shop.

How We Grade
Sourcing

Sourced direct from the source

We work directly with the mine or workshop, with no intermediaries in between. The relationship is personal, pricing is transparent, and we can speak to each batch. We say what we know and where our tracing stops.

Our Sourcing Standards
Our Promise

Natural stone, every time

Everything we sell is natural in origin: never synthetic, never dyed, never coated. Where a stone has been heated, irradiated or stabilized, which is common in the trade for some species, we say so on the listing. If a piece is not as described, return it within 90 days of delivery.

Returns and Guarantee