Amethyst and Citrine can be found in nature in one piece of quartz, called ametrine. The major world supplier of ametrine is the Anahi mine in Bolivia. It became famous in the 17th century when it was given as dowry to a conquistador upon marriage. It was then introduced to Europe through the conquistador's gifts to the Spanish queen. It is typically cut rectangular to show the color split, but can be cut to blend colors through the stone.I had to tell you all a little about the stone because I got my birthday present today...don't worry my birthday isn't for another 66 days...and it's gorgeous. It's a 4 carat ametrine set in white gold with scroll work on the sides. I so heart it.
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