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 thysts calculated for brooches or seals, may be purchased at from fifteen shillings to two or three guineas each, for which, ten years ago, treble that sum would have been given.

amethyst shews to the greatest advantage when cutin steps, with double work upon the bizel; and the table and facets proportioned according to the intensity of the color. A perfect stone, when turned out of hand by a good workman, is a beautiful gem; it contrasts well with fine gold setting, and when surrounded with brilliants has a rich and splendid effect, but alone it loses much of its beauty by candle-light,

YELLOW CRYSTAL—CAIRNGORHM

of a beautiful yellow color, and of different shades, from deep to light yellow; also smoky and brown. It is used in various ornaments,