uam antiques logo

UAM Furniture and Antiques

May Auction

May Auction

Lot 856: A Certified 7.08 Carat Amethyst and Ten Opal Cabochons

Live auction will start in __ days and __ hours

Start price: £2

Buyer's Premium:

This lot features a single faceted amethyst and ten small oval cabochon gemstones. The amethyst is accompanied by an International Gemological Institute (IGI) Identification Report, Summary No. 332813759, dated 3 October 2018. According to the report, the stone is a natural quartz, variety amethyst, with a round mixed cut. The report specifies the colour as purple and the transparency as transparent, noting a natural inclusion pattern. The ten additional gemstones appear to be natural opals, exhibiting a translucent to milky white body colour with a distinct play-of-colour including flashes of green, orange, and red. These stones are shaped as oval cabochons.

Weight: 7.08 carats (Amethyst)
Measurements: 12.12 – 11.95 x 8.28 mm (Amethyst).


Condition report:

The amethyst is in good condition with facet edges appearing sharp and consistent with its described cut. The certificate notes natural inclusions present within the stone. The ten opal gemstones appear to be in good condition with no chips or cracks visible to the naked eye. The accompanying identification report is well-preserved.

uam small logo