Seemingly contradictory is that streams or lines of white calcite increase the price per pound! Large white, or sometimes orange, calcite crystals also increase the price per pound. For examples of amethyst geode colors, please click here or or there. A colorless area may show near the base of each dark amethyst point. In most geodes though, the body has less color. In other words, the color will not "just" be in the tips of the crystal points. In an especially valuable amethyst geode, the color of a given crystal point saturates through the body of that crystal. ![]() Even colors across the whole surface are more valuable than "color zoning." This is a small-to-medium pricing factor. OK, what are other color factors? While continuing to look at the whole amethyst geode, note if the color is even, if the darkest colors spread evenly in each area (each zone). The colors and apparent darkness of amethyst geodes are exquisite, difficult to put into words. If you are drawn to three geodes, ask the seller to send you one photo of the three in the same light. Alternately, your budget buys more stone if you are happy with colors of medium purple to blue to gray. Since most of the surface is crystal, the first three pricing factors are color, color, and color! Darker, deeper amethyst geodes command much higher prices per pound. How do I value the amethyst geode (amethyst cathedral, amethyst church) as a whole? You want to learn the pricing factors and decide what is important to you. Few people choose to buy the highest quality. Why? You grade a geode for the same reasons you grade a diamond. How do you choose an amethyst geode (amethyst cathedral, amethyst church)? By using your intuition or your objective thought? In other words, you choose by answering the question, "What inspires me," OR you consider the two objective, left-brain questions and examples below. See Beauty, share Beauty - Bob Payne, Co-founder, For the Joy of It H ave a wonderful time exploring this guidebook, and enjoy your visit to verdant Virginia this April.Amethyst Geode Grading - amethyst cathedral, amethyst church For the Joy of It Vo lunteers are busy preparing to welcome you. Historic Garden Week would not be possible without the gracious property owners who recognize the value of this statewide event and open their private homes. ![]() A portion of this year’s tour proceeds will go toward Virginia State Parks. Parks provide precious habitat for wildlife and native flora as well as opportunities for all to experience the benefits of nature. The Garden Club of Virginia was instrumental in establishing these parks (also in 1929) and enthusiastically embraces our renewed association. As we approach our centennial we are pleased to be supporting Virginia State Parks. Proceeds also fund two summer research fellowships for graduate students in landscape architecture. These restoration properties are highlighted on pages 6 and 7. ![]() Beginning 1929, public gardens at most of the commonwealth’s iconic landmarks have benefitted from the proceeds of Historic Garden Week. Our club has been a strong voice for conservation and beautification since its inception in 1920. Follow the green arrows as your directional guides. Yo u may have a day, a weekend or the luxury of the entire week. Our 47 member clubs organize tours highlighting regions of this most beautiful commonwealth. The Garden Club of Virginia welcomes you to enjoy the tours outlined in this guidebook. ![]() As reliable as nature’s signature is Historic Garden Week in Virginia, now in its 83rd year. In gardens shaped by human hand, shrubs and bulbs put on a bold display. In the wild, nature rejoices the abandonment of winter with a profusion of color and emerging form – announcing spring. Painting, celebrating the human expression of the outdoors.
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