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LIFE IN THE FACET LANE
67.92 CTS UNTREATED BOLIVIAN
AMETRINE NEBULA TM
CUT BY JOHN DYER
split personality
by Diana Jarrett GG RMV
T he trait that makes colored gemstones WHAT A STORY
so appealing is their storytelling
Boliva produces the world’s entire supply of ametrine, from
opportunity.
the Anahi mine. Legends claim it had been known since the 17th
Most of them are sourced in
century when a lucky Spanish conquistador snagged the mine as
remote regions, often at great peril to
a dowry by marrying a tribal princess. The conquistador – groom
the gem hunter. Political hot-spots and
later introduced the bicolor treasure to the Spanish Queen upon
treacherous accessibility near mines
his return to Europe.
contribute to the overall risk involved with Commercially, this mine has only been in operation since
their harvest. the late 20th century. And that’s just fine with imaginative gem
TWO COLORS - ONE JEWEL artists like cutter John Dyer who created the exciting Nebula™
cut Bolivian ametrine. He said, ‘It is the probably the coolest of
Such is the situation with the glamorous bicolor ametrine quartz. the gems of mine that won awards. This one has a very unusual
Gem fans love yellow.They like purple too. Having both colors on look. My “Nebula™ cut is named for the clouds in space which
the same stone doubles its appeal. Yellow quartz is citrine, while often appear in spiral form. They are exceptionally beautiful in
purple quartz is called amethyst. Each of these crystal varieties photographs coming from the Hubble telescope.”
are often found in the same deposit. Producing the bicolor crystal Dyer’s one-of-a-kind carved gemstones are often found in our
occurs during formation, when temperature variations across the region’s most elite designer goods, from Naples to Ft. Myers. Is
crystal result in a two-toned gem. it any wonder? Our areas fashionistas love to look heavenly, and
these gemstones complement that vibe. 3
Contact Diana Jarrett at diana@dianajarrett.com and read color-n-ice.blogspot.com
67.92 CTS UNTREATED BOLIVIAN
AMETRINE NEBULA TM
CUT BY JOHN DYER
split personality
by Diana Jarrett GG RMV
T he trait that makes colored gemstones WHAT A STORY
so appealing is their storytelling
Boliva produces the world’s entire supply of ametrine, from
opportunity.
the Anahi mine. Legends claim it had been known since the 17th
Most of them are sourced in
century when a lucky Spanish conquistador snagged the mine as
remote regions, often at great peril to
a dowry by marrying a tribal princess. The conquistador – groom
the gem hunter. Political hot-spots and
later introduced the bicolor treasure to the Spanish Queen upon
treacherous accessibility near mines
his return to Europe.
contribute to the overall risk involved with Commercially, this mine has only been in operation since
their harvest. the late 20th century. And that’s just fine with imaginative gem
TWO COLORS - ONE JEWEL artists like cutter John Dyer who created the exciting Nebula™
cut Bolivian ametrine. He said, ‘It is the probably the coolest of
Such is the situation with the glamorous bicolor ametrine quartz. the gems of mine that won awards. This one has a very unusual
Gem fans love yellow.They like purple too. Having both colors on look. My “Nebula™ cut is named for the clouds in space which
the same stone doubles its appeal. Yellow quartz is citrine, while often appear in spiral form. They are exceptionally beautiful in
purple quartz is called amethyst. Each of these crystal varieties photographs coming from the Hubble telescope.”
are often found in the same deposit. Producing the bicolor crystal Dyer’s one-of-a-kind carved gemstones are often found in our
occurs during formation, when temperature variations across the region’s most elite designer goods, from Naples to Ft. Myers. Is
crystal result in a two-toned gem. it any wonder? Our areas fashionistas love to look heavenly, and
these gemstones complement that vibe. 3
Contact Diana Jarrett at diana@dianajarrett.com and read color-n-ice.blogspot.com
