24.3CT Emerald cut Amethyst set in a handmade Sterling Silver ring.  This elegant ring was created by our favorite vendor is Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brasil. His craftmen handmade the unique basket style setting to perfectly fit this 20X15MM remarkable gemstone. No changes by seller.  This is a sizable 7.5 and your local jeweler is able to resize as necessary.  Amethyst is the February birthstone and is said to protect from intoxication and evil spells. It will calm your spirit and give you focus. Pure quartz is colorless, but the most prized variety is Amethyst, the purple variety. It's always been considered a 'royal color' and is featured in the British Crown jewels. It was also a favorite of Catherine the Great and Egyptian royalty. For centuries this beautiful gemstone has been considered a symbol of power.