Amethyst is a transparent purple gemstone prized throughout Faerûn for its beauty, affordability, and association with wisdom, nobility, and arcane study. Its rich violet coloration ranges from pale lavender to deep royal purple, with the finest stones commanding significant premiums among jewelers, collectors, temples, and spellcasters. Widely traded and easily transported, amethyst remains one of the most dependable gemstones in the luxury goods market.
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Amethyst is a transparent purple gemstone prized throughout Faerûn for its beauty, affordability, and association with wisdom, nobility, and arcane study. Its rich violet coloration ranges from pale lavender to deep royal purple, with the finest stones commanding significant premiums among jewelers, collectors, temples, and spellcasters. Widely traded and easily transported, amethyst remains one of the most dependable gemstones in the luxury goods market.
| Type | Trade Category | Availability | License Tier | Source Cost | Wholesale Price | Base Price | Premium Price | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemstones | Gems & Precious Stones | Uncommon | 0 | 70gp | 85gp | 100gp | 150gp | n/a |
Production Stage: Finished Good
Item Roles: Trade Good, Treasure
Production Method: Mining
Amethyst is one of the most widely recognized semi-precious gemstones in Faerûn. While quality specimens are not exceedingly rare, stones displaying exceptional color, clarity, or magical resonance command premium prices.
Export Locations: The Great Rift, Damara, Halruaa
Premium Markets: Waterdeep, Athkatla, Calimport
Exotic Markets: Mirabar, Zhentil Keep, Mulmaster
Exotic Market Notes
Mirabar: Considerable mining wealth creates strong demand for luxury gemstones, while local gem production focuses primarily on industrial and precious mineral extraction.
Zhentil Keep: Wealthy merchants, nobles, and agents frequently purchase gemstones as portable stores of wealth and status symbols.
Mulmaster: Strong merchant activity and a wealthy upper class support steady demand for imported gemstones despite limited regional production.
Common Buyers: Jewelers, nobles, mages, temples, collectors, wealthy merchants
Common Producers: Mining companies, dwarven mining clans, gemstone prospectors, lapidaries, merchant guilds
Profit Potential: Moderate
Amethysts should be stored in padded containers or cloth-lined cases to prevent scratching and chipping. Large quantities are often transported in locked strongboxes due to their compact value.
Transport Risks: Low
Storage Difficulty: Easy
Spoilage Risks: None
Inspection Frequency: Rare
Smuggling Appeal: Low
Regulation Level: Low
Amethyst is one of the most reliable gemstones available to merchants. Demand remains steady across noble, religious, and arcane markets, while transport costs are negligible relative to value. Exceptional stones displaying deep royal-purple coloration, unusual size, or magical resonance often sell for several times their standard market price.
| Tier | Description |
|---|---|
0 - Open |
This item may be freely bought, sold, transported, and stored without special permits or registration. Open Trade goods form the foundation of everyday commerce and are rarely subject to inspection beyond normal taxation. |
1 - Registered |
This item is legal to trade but may be subject to routine taxation, record-keeping, or inspection when transported in commercial quantities. Merchants conducting regular business in these goods are often expected to maintain a recognized trade registration. |
2 - Controlled |
This item is considered hazardous, specialized, or otherwise regulated. Merchants may be required to obtain a trade license, maintain records of sale, or submit shipments for inspection. Bulk transport is often monitored by guilds, city authorities, or trade officials. |
3 - Restricted |
This item possesses significant economic, strategic, or industrial value. Trade is limited to approved merchants, guild members, chartered companies, or licensed organizations. Unauthorized possession or transport may result in confiscation, fines, or suspension of trade privileges. |
4 - Chartered |
This item is subject to monopolies, exclusive trade agreements, state control, or powerful guild charters. Production, transport, and sale are closely regulated. Access is typically restricted to organizations operating under special contracts, noble grants, or government authorization. |
5 - Prohibited |
This item is illegal to produce, possess, transport, or sell within most jurisdictions. Exceptions are rare and generally require direct authorization from ruling authorities. Violations often carry severe penalties, including imprisonment, asset seizure, exile, or execution. |