Wholesale Amethyst: Grades, Bulk Pricing & MOQ — Complete Buyer’s Guide [2026]
Amethyst is the most recognisable purple stone in the trade and one of the most consistent sellers in any crystal range. It works across every retail price point — from chip bracelets and tumbled stones to silver-set pendants and carved display pieces — which is why almost every crystal shop keeps a standing amethyst order. On the supply side, most commercial rough comes out of Brazil and Uruguay, with African material adding depth of colour at the premium end.
If you are looking for wholesale amethyst, the short answer is: buy factory-direct in graded lots, choose forms to match your price points (rough, points, tumbles, bracelets, pendants, carvings), and expect pricing per piece or per kilogram by grade. Marvelous Gems has supplied amethyst this way since 1985 — mine to market, cut and polished in our own Xiamen factory, shipped worldwide from Hong Kong.
This guide covers the amethyst forms that actually sell, how the A/B-to-A+/AA grading works, what drives bulk pricing, how to verify quality before you commit, and how to order at low MOQ.
Key Takeaways
- Wholesale amethyst is sold in graded lots, priced per piece or per kilogram; grade reflects colour depth, zoning and finish, not size.
- The forms that anchor a retail range are bracelets, tumbled stones and pendants for turnover, plus points and carvings for display value.
- Colour is the single biggest price driver: pale lavender lots cost a fraction of deep, evenly saturated purple.
- Natural amethyst shows colour zoning; ultra-uniform deep purple at a low price is a dye or glass warning sign.
- A factory-backed supplier such as Marvelous Gems (est. 1985, own factory in Xiamen) can mix amethyst forms and grades in one low-MOQ order.
Table of Contents
- What Is Amethyst?
- Amethyst Forms & Grades for Wholesale
- Who Buys Amethyst Wholesale?
- Amethyst Wholesale Price: What Drives It?
- How to Verify Amethyst Quality (Real vs. Fake)
- MOQ & How to Order
- FAQ
What Is Amethyst?
Amethyst is the purple variety of quartz — the colour comes from trace iron in the crystal lattice, activated by natural irradiation. Commercially it is the benchmark purple gemstone: abundant enough to wholesale at accessible prices, distinctive enough that retail customers ask for it by name.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Mineral family | Quartz (SiO₂), macrocrystalline variety |
| Crystal system | Trigonal |
| Mohs hardness | 7 — durable for bracelets, tumbles and carvings |
| Colour range | Pale lavender to deep violet; colour zoning is natural and common |
| Main origins | Brazil, Uruguay, Zambia, Madagascar |
| Treatments | Sold natural; heat-treated or coated items (e.g. aura/AB finishes) are always labelled as such |
Two trade terms worth knowing: dog tooth amethyst (also called chevron) shows banded purple-and-white V patterns and carves beautifully, and heat-treated amethyst turns yellow — much of the commercial “citrine” on the market is exactly that, which is why honest labelling matters (see the verification section).
Amethyst Forms & Grades for Wholesale
Bracelets, pendants & jewellery lines
Jewellery is amethyst’s highest-turnover lane. Our own range runs from dog teeth round bracelets and chip-and-pearl necklaces to silver-set pendants — faceted, double-point, tumble and carved novelty styles — mostly in A/A+ grade for consistent colour on the shelf. For bead sizing across bracelet lines, our bead sizes guide explains the 4–10 mm trade-offs.
Silver-set amethyst pendants deserve a note: they lift average order value well above loose-stone lines while staying at giftable retail prices, and they restock predictably year-round.
Tumbled stones, smooth stones & chips
Tumbled and smooth amethyst are the classic entry-price lines — display-bowl stock that introduces customers to the stone. Chips (3–8 mm) feed jewellery makers, candle and resin crafters, and bottle-filling lines. These forms follow the same logic as our wider wholesale tumbled stones guide: buy assorted, graded, by piece or by weight.
Rough, points & freeforms
Rough 30/50 mm lots serve tumblers, lapidaries and display-basket retail. Cut points and flat-bottom freeforms (3–4.5 cm) are the affordable end of the “statement piece” market — recognisable amethyst shapes that sit on a shelf without mounting. Cluster and geode display pieces are a separate sourcing line in this trade; our catalogue focuses on cut and polished forms, so ask our team if you need cluster stock for a display programme.
Carvings, guasha & decor
Amethyst dog teeth material carves into moons, donuts, skulls, soap stones and V-shape guasha tools; sculpture-weight pieces run 250–500 g. These premium-gift forms carry the highest per-piece value in the amethyst range and pair naturally with the jewellery lines in a boutique display.
How grading works (A/B to A+/AA)
Grade describes colour depth, evenness and finish — not size. An A/B lot shows paler tone, more zoning and more white matrix; A is standard shop grade; A/A+ and A+/AA lots are selected for saturated, even violet and clean polish. The same form is often stocked in two or three grades (our tumble pendants run A/B through A+/AA), so you can match grade to your price point — commercial grade for volume bins, premium grade for jewellery and hand-pick displays.
Who Buys Amethyst Wholesale?
Amethyst is a range anchor, and most wholesale buyers stock it in more than one form. Typical buyers include:
- Crystal and gift shops — bracelets and tumbles for turnover, points and carvings for display value.
- Jewellery brands and makers — silver-set pendants, chips and beads as production inputs.
- New online sellers — amethyst is the safest recognisable stone in a first order; our starting a crystal business guide covers opening assortments.
- Home-decor and gift retailers — carved pieces, guasha and decor items at premium price points.
- Wellness studios and practitioners — session stones and front-desk retail add-ons.
Retail sell-through logic across these segments is covered in our best-selling crystals guide — amethyst sits in the top tier alongside rose quartz and black tourmaline.
Amethyst Wholesale Price: What Drives It?
Amethyst pricing is quoted per piece or per kilogram, and colour does most of the work. The same 8 mm bracelet can differ several-fold in price between a pale A/B lot and a deep A+/AA lot.
| Factor | What it means for price |
|---|---|
| Colour & grade | Pale lavender (A/B) → deep even violet (A+/AA) is the biggest multiplier |
| Form & workmanship | Rough < tumbles/chips < bracelets < silver-set pendants < carvings and sculpture-weight pieces |
| Origin | Deep-colour Uruguayan and African lots price above lighter Brazilian commercial material |
| Treatments | Natural untreated lots price above heat-treated or coated (aura/AB) equivalents — disclosure is non-negotiable |
| Volume | Per-kg and repeat-order pricing improves with quantity; factory-direct removes one margin layer |
Because grade moves the number more than form does, quote against a current lot rather than a price list: contact our team with the forms and grades you plan to stock and we quote per volume tier.
How to Verify Amethyst Quality (Real vs. Fake)
Amethyst is abundant, so outright fakes are rarer than with turquoise or citrine — but dyed quartz, glass and undisclosed treatments do circulate. Run this pass before reordering any lot in volume:
| Check | Natural amethyst | Warning sign |
|---|---|---|
| Colour zoning | Lighter and darker areas within one piece; no two identical | Ultra-uniform saturated purple across a cheap lot |
| Drill holes & cracks | Clean, colour consistent with surface | Dye pooled in holes and fractures |
| Bubbles under loupe | None — natural quartz shows inclusions, not spheres | Round gas bubbles = glass |
| Banding | Dog tooth/chevron shows crisp purple-white V bands | Painted-on or printed-looking bands |
| Labelling | Origin, grade and any treatment declared | “Citrine” at amethyst prices with no heat disclosure; unlabelled aura coatings |
The heat-treatment point cuts both ways: heated amethyst sold as citrine is the most common quartz mislabel in the trade. At Marvelous Gems we disclose treatments on every lot — our coated items are listed as such by name — so you can label your own stock honestly. The full buyer-side routine is in our real vs. fake crystals guide.
MOQ & How to Order
Amethyst carries low minimums at Marvelous Gems, and mixing forms is standard practice:
1. Register a trade account at marvelous.com.hk — we verify your business, then you log in to see wholesale pricing.
2. Request a quote — send your form/grade list to [email protected], or ask for a recommended amethyst starter assortment for your shop type.
3. Mix forms and stones in one order — combine amethyst bracelets, tumbles, pendants and carvings with other stones from our range; minimums are confirmed per quote.
4. Sample before scaling — trial lots first, then repeat orders on the lines that sell.
Factory-direct supply from our Xiamen workshop means the amethyst range — rough through silver-set jewellery — comes from one source, with one less margin layer. Lead time and shipping depend on destination; contact sales for a current quote.
FAQ
What is the MOQ for wholesale amethyst?
Minimums are low and quoted per form and grade — an assorted first order across bracelets, tumbles and pendants keeps entry cost down. Contact our sales team ([email protected] or WhatsApp +852 5905 6099) with your list for current MOQs.
Do you ship wholesale amethyst worldwide?
Yes — we ship worldwide from Hong Kong / Xiamen. Carrier options and cost depend on your market; ask sales for a landed-cost quote with your order.
Can I mix amethyst with other crystals in one wholesale order?
Yes, mixed orders are standard. Most buyers combine amethyst with rose quartz, clear quartz and black tourmaline in one shipment; our team can suggest an assortment for your shop type.
Do you provide certificates or treatment disclosure for amethyst?
Every lot is sold with treatments disclosed — coated or heated items are labelled by name. For documentation requirements in your market, contact our sales team before ordering.
What is dog tooth amethyst?
Dog tooth (chevron) amethyst is banded amethyst-and-white quartz showing V-shaped patterns; it is prized for carving because the bands stay crisp in moons, hearts, guasha tools and sculpture pieces. It grades and prices separately from single-colour amethyst.
Buy Amethyst Wholesale from Marvelous Gems
Marvelous Gems has been a Hong Kong B2B crystal and gemstone supplier since 1985, with our own cutting and polishing factory in Xiamen and a showroom at Unit 23-24, 8/F, Block B, Focal Industrial Centre, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong. Our amethyst range covers rough, points, tumbles, chips, bracelets, silver-set pendants, carvings and guasha — assorted in one low-MOQ order alongside 100+ other stones.
- Open a trade account: register at marvelous.com.hk — we verify your business and unlock wholesale pricing
- Request a quote: [email protected]
- Call / WhatsApp: +852 5905 6099
- Visit the showroom: Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
