Amethyst Heart from Brazil with dark crystals

A small amethyst heart from Brazil with a dark premium color, in a compact, jewelry-suitable size. The polished curves evenly display the deep saturated violet across the entire front surface.

Compact amethyst hearts are a distinct jewelry and collector classification. Their smaller size makes the piece wearable or usable as a pendant. Brazilian workshops in Rio Grande do Sul have been crafting such jewelry hearts for decades.

Amethyst crystallizes in the volcanic geodes of the Serra Geral Basalt Formation. The intensely dark coloration indicates particularly high iron concentrations in the original solution during crystal growth.

The material processing follows a standardized cutting procedure. Raw material is selected, sawn into manageable pieces, then shaped into a heart using a diamond grinding wheel, and finally polished. Each stage involves several hours of manual labor.

A small, jewelry-suitable heart that can function as both a pendant and a desktop collector's item.