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Ametrine

This transparent quartz has colors of both amethyst and citrine, and is called ametrine or amethyst-citrine.

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The “Alice” drop earrings feature imperial topaz, amethyst, aquamarine, green and pink tourmaline, morganite and diamond set in 18K white gold.

What is Ametrine?

Ametrine Mining

Ametrine's Appeal

Traveling to the Ametrine Mine

Ametrine: Mine to Market

Why Ametrine is Rare

Types of Ametrine Mining

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