Marcus Tempus
Two gemstones, two colours, brought together in one beautifully balanced drop.
Crafted in 9ct yellow gold, this distinctive pendant pairs a softly coloured round green quartz with a radiant-cut rose amethyst below. The contrast between the cool, luminous quartz and delicate lilac-pink amethyst gives the piece a fresh contemporary character, while the simple claw settings allow both gemstones to remain the focus.
The two-stone arrangement has a subtle Toi et Moi feel — two individual gemstones meeting within one design — making it especially lovely as a meaningful gift.
Supplied on a 16–18 inch adjustable 9ct yellow gold Venetian chain and part of The Gemstone Gift Edit. Gecko lists the design as a quartz-and-amethyst pendant, while another retailer gives the pendant dimensions at approximately 26.5mm long × 7.5mm wide.
We love the unexpected colour pairing.
The green quartz brings a light, crystalline freshness, while the rose amethyst adds a gentle wash of lilac-pink beneath it. Yellow gold warms both gemstones beautifully without making the design feel heavy.
It’s colourful without being bold, unusual without becoming difficult to wear, and exactly the sort of piece that gives The Gemstone Gift Edit its personality.
The House of Gemstones
Amethyst is loved for its unmistakable purple colour, from soft lilac and lavender through to velvety violet and deep royal purple.
Its beauty, durability and variety make it one of the most versatile coloured gemstones, equally at home in delicate everyday jewellery and bold statement pieces.
Nature’s Artistry
Amethyst commonly forms as purple crystals lining cavities and geodes within volcanic rock.Clean amethyst with lukewarm water, mild soap and a soft brush. Avoid sudden temperature changes, hard impacts and prolonged exposure to intense sunlight.
Understanding Amethyst Colour
Soft, airy purple with a delicate pastel character.
A balanced medium purple with attractive brightness.
Rich saturation that remains lively rather than overly dark.
Purple with warm red flashes, often attractive under incandescent light.
Origins and Character
A major source producing crystals in a broad range of sizes and purple tones.
Often associated with smaller crystals showing rich, deep purple colour.
Known for deeply saturated material with attractive blue or red flashes.
Famous for ametrine, where amethyst and citrine occur in the same crystal.
Two Colours, One Crystal
Ametrine is a natural variety of quartz displaying both purple amethyst and golden-yellow citrine in the same gemstone.
The cutter carefully positions the natural colour boundary so both tones remain visible and interact attractively in the finished stone. No two ametrines share exactly the same division of colour.
Understanding Treatment
Most amethyst is sold in its natural purple colour. Heat may be used to lighten the colour or transform suitable material into yellow, orange or greenish quartz varieties.
The characteristic purple colour developed naturally within the quartz crystal.
Controlled heating may change the colour, sometimes producing citrine-like tones.
Synthetic amethyst has the same basic composition but is created under laboratory conditions.
Marcus Tempus Gemstone Selection
We select amethyst for colour, transparency, brilliance and overall character. We favour stones that remain lively in normal light, whether softly lavender or richly saturated purple.
Marcus Tempus Bespoke
Amethyst jewellery can be created around your preferred shade, gemstone shape and precious metal. Where the design allows, we can also discuss ametrine, pale lavender quartz or complementary gemstones.
Availability varies according to colour, shape, size and stone dimensions. Natural colour zoning may be visible, and some designs may require small adjustments to suit the selected stone.
Enquire About Bespoke Options →Amethyst Questions
Its purple colour is linked to iron-related colour centres within quartz.
Yes, with sensible care. It has a Mohs hardness of 7 but should still be protected from hard knocks.
Prolonged exposure to strong sunlight or heat may lighten some stones.
Ametrine is quartz showing both purple amethyst and yellow citrine in the same crystal.
No. Fine colour should be rich while still allowing brilliance and light return.
Yes. Amethyst is the traditional birthstone for February.
