The Best Places To Find and Hunt For Amethyst In California In 2025

With a stunning hue that ranges from pale lilac to deep violet, Amethyst has been highly-valued throughout history for its beauty. Apart from its aesthetic appeal, it’s also well-loved for its purported healing and spiritual properties. Its popularity remains today as it continues to be used in everything, from eye-catching jewelry to one-of-a-kind sculptures and … Read more

The Ultimate Guide to the 7 Rarest and Most Valuable Types of Amethyst in the World

purple radiant cut Rose de France amethyst

Rose de France amethyst provided by JeffDaviesandSonGems

Some types of amethyst are really hard to find and can cost a lot of money. These gems stand out because of their amazing characteristics and where they come from.  People who collect gems are often on the lookout for these rare stones. They’re interested in the different shades of purple and the stories behind … Read more

Amethyst vs Purple Sapphire – The Similarities and Differences (With Photos)

pear cut purple sapphire

Purple sapphire provided by SparsileCo

I’m always thrilled to talk about the amazing world of gemstones. One interesting topic is how to differentiate purple sapphire vs amethyst, two gems that might look similar but are actually quite different.  Purple sapphire is actually a type of corundum, which is the same mineral family as rubies and blue sapphires. Amethyst, on the … Read more

Natural Treasures In Barbie’s Favorite Color, Mother And Baby-Shaped Amethyst, Unique Tourmaline

Green tourmaline specimen with a unique crystal structure

Green tourmaline specimen with a unique crystal structure

Another exciting week of rockhounding has wrapped up and the Rock Chasing community has been busy! This week we’ll cover:  All that and more below! Win new gear in our community! We are giving away new equipment every month to followers of our social channels. Every follow gives you another chance each month to win … Read more

Lepidolite vs. Amethyst – The Similarities and Differences (With Photos)

A unique and rare raw lepidolite crystal

Lepidolite photo provided by ExoticCrystals

Gem and mineral lovers worldwide are drawn to lepidolite and amethyst because they are both very pretty. Even though people may love the way these two minerals look, they are from different families and have other properties. On the other hand, they’re not entirely different either. As with many natural things, lepidolite and amethyst have … Read more