Small reddish amethyst heart from Brazil

An amethyst heart from Brazil with a reddish hue. A specific color variant of amethyst that has its own classification in the market.

The reddish hue is caused by additional traces of iron or manganese in the crystallization solution. Such amethysts with a red component are a collection-worthy feature depending on the find.

Brazilian amethyst deposits in Rio Grande do Sul produce material for such compact heart cuts. The workshops in the region have specialized in jewelry processing for decades.

Material selection prioritizes pieces with uniform coloring throughout the entire cut volume. Premium jewelry material is manually selected from the raw stock.