This was once clear, sunlight over time has changed it to Amethyst, it has a lovely purple tone to it now. Crystal/Glass contains Manganese Recently purchased at an Estate Sale, from its original owner, she had many pieces of Kings Crown in Clear, that are now Amethyst. She had all her pieces in her dining room which got a lot of sunlight. This cake stand is in pretty good shape for its age, the sawtooth edge is perfect on top rim, but the under rim has some chipped teeth from use and washing.