Locality: Jackson's Crossroads, Wilkes County, Georgia. Size Class: Cabinet. Collection: Schertz Collection. Most people do not realize it, but Georgia has actually been the source of what are inarguably the finest amethyst (purple quartz) crystals in the USA. This 439 gram crystal is a rich purple color, and is complete all around. It is a style and quality that came out only in a small zone in the early 2000's. It has been paired with a remarkable, large cut gemstone carved out of a gem crystal from this same deposit, measuring 2.4 x 2.0 x 1.5 cm size and 42.25 carats in weight (rather large for the location and an American amethyst, in such quality). Such gems are valued among the rare gem market at approximately $200 per carat, although stones of this quality and size are uncommon and are no longer available from the miners. They complement one another nicely and , together, make for a fine "Rough and Cut" set. This set comes with a custom display base of lucite. Size 10.6 x 9.7 x 5.6 cm & 2.4 x 2.0 x 1.5 cm