The emerald cut was developed to showcase color in colored gemstones - its rectangular step facets create depth and saturation rather than the flash of brilliant cuts, letting the stone's inherent color become the entire story. In this 10x8mm amethyst, that story is told in deep purple: a stone measuring nearly half an inch across in a clean solitaire setting in rhodium over sterling silver. At this size, amethyst commands the respect it earned its place in fine jewelry over centuries. The step facets create long, clean light returns that move across the stone as the hand moves - a different kind of beauty than brilliant-cut sparkle but no less compelling. The rhodium over sterling silver setting is minimal in the best sense: four-prong or channel work that holds the stone without competing with it. Available in sizes 5 through 10; not sizeable. If size is uncertain, professional sizing is recommended before purchase. A piece for the woman who wants color done at a scale that earns serious attention.