Ametyst Treatment

Darker shades of amethyst are rarely enhanced, but sometimes if they are too dark, they are heated to lighten the color. There are some gemstones that would not even exist if it were not for treatments. The ample availability of citrine, the sister stone of amethyst, in different colors and hues is the result of heat treating amethyst. Naturally occurring citrine is quite rare in nature and if not for treatments, this gemstone would be a lot more expensive. The heat treatment is an accepted industry norm and is permanent in nature. Heating the amethyst also results in a beautiful yellowish green hue, which is fast catching-up in the fashion circles of the jewelry industry.