| Amethyst in JewelryAmethyst is the | | | | source. Amethyst coming from South America is |
| traditional gem for the 4th, 6th and 17th | | | | likely larger than the African amethyst. |
| wedding anniversaries. It is used as faceted | | | | However, Amethyst from Africa is known for |
| stones and is carved in various shapes. | | | | better and deeper color. Dark amethyst in |
| Amethyst gemstones are used in necklaces, | | | | small sizes is also found in |
| earrings, rings, bracelets, brooches, and | | | | Australia.HistoryAmethyst gets its name from |
| pendants. This highly praised stone is also | | | | the Greek word amethustos, meaning "not |
| shaped and used other items such as hair | | | | drunken". The origin of amethyst name and its |
| accessories, key rings and watches.Geological | | | | healing properties come from a Greek legend |
| InformationAmethyst is a high-quality form of | | | | telling the story of how Dionysus, god of |
| quartz crystal, naturally found as clusters | | | | wine and intoxication was angry from one |
| in a nodular stone. They are found sometimes | | | | mortal that he swore revenge on all mortals |
| in volcanic vugs or small cavities in rocks. | | | | who did not get drunk and celebrate.A young |
| The chemical name for Amethyst is Silicon | | | | maiden called Amethyst was on her way to pay |
| Dioxide. Amethyst obtains its color through a | | | | tribute to the goddess Diana, when she was |
| combination of manganese impurities and | | | | captured by the furious Dionysus. Being so |
| iron.The purple color comes from the presence | | | | innocent she was not familiar with drinking |
| of manganese, while the existence of iron in | | | | and intoxication. Dionysus brought two tigers |
| certain quantities controls the intensity of | | | | to eat her and sat back with his wine to |
| the color. Artificial heating treatments have | | | | watch.Amethyst called upon Diana for help, |
| been used on Amethyst to produce popular gems | | | | who turned Amethyst into a crystalline quartz |
| known as Citrine and Ametrine (400 and 500 | | | | statue to protect her. Seeing Amethyst like |
| degrees Celsius). Amethyst measures 7 on | | | | that, Dionysus wept tears of wine, which |
| Mohs' hardness scale.One of the largest cut | | | | stained the quartz purple creating the |
| amethysts in the world is 343 carats and is | | | | gemstone amethyst. Owing to its name and |
| being displayed at the National History | | | | mythological origin, it was believed that the |
| Museum in London. Very dark stones are | | | | wearer of amethyst jewelry is immune to |
| sometimes heated to enhance | | | | becoming intoxicated. Moreover, amethyst used |
| color.Metaphysical and Healing PropertiesNew | | | | to be carved into cups with the belief that |
| Age supporters believe that crystal and gem | | | | drinking from it helps to cure and avoid |
| healing is an art. Objects such as gems and | | | | positioning.Purple color has long been |
| crystals have absorbed and inherited the | | | | associated with royalty. Because of its |
| vital healing powers of Mother Earth. They | | | | purple color and beauty, amethyst was favored |
| believe that crystals and gems have physical | | | | by the royals for centuries. Amethyst |
| and spiritual powers that can be used as a | | | | necklaces and jewelry were found buried in |
| therapy for pain, stress and | | | | the tombs of Ancient Egyptians, and was a |
| depression.Amethyst has come to be known to | | | | personal favorite of Queen Catherine the |
| possess prolific purifying healing powers. It | | | | Great.It is still being used today, with the |
| acts as a healer at all levels of mind, body | | | | rare ones decorating the British Crown |
| and soul, and is commonly associated with | | | | Jewels. Amethyst is mentioned in the Old |
| peace. It has a tremendous ability of | | | | Testament and the Bible, and is thought to |
| reducing negativity and anxiety.Placing it | | | | encourage celibacy and symbolize holiness. |
| under the pillow is said to calm the mid, | | | | Cardinals and Bishops in the Catholic Church |
| encourage sleep and dispel nightmares. | | | | wear rings with a large amethyst as a part of |
| Amethyst is also known to enhance mental | | | | their office. In Tibet, amethyst is a sacred |
| strength and stability. It is considered an | | | | gem to Buddha.Physical and Optical |
| ideal stone for those who are struggling with | | | | PropertiesAmethyst is available in a wide |
| addiction or recovering from | | | | variety of sizes and shapes. Large stones |
| alcoholism.Beside its mental therapeutic | | | | could be sold in free sizes but usually |
| benefits, amethyst is used as a remedy for | | | | amethyst is cut in certain dimensions.This |
| many physical afflictions. When used as a | | | | semi-precious stone is unique in color. With |
| medical solution, amethyst is used to treat | | | | colors range from pale lilac to deep purple, |
| toothaches, skeletal discomforts, and other | | | | including a reddish shades sometimes, |
| bone and joint-related sicknesses. Amethyst | | | | amethyst is the most valuable form of quartz. |
| also cures stomach problems, blood disease as | | | | In jewelry, the deepest shades of Amethyst, |
| well as heart and hearing disorders. Amethyst | | | | which maintain their transparency, are |
| as crystal is used to heal nervous system | | | | considered the most precious.A unique |
| problems such as neuralgia.Geographical | | | | Brazilian amethyst in pastel shade of lilac |
| InformationAmethyst is found globally, at | | | | with pinkish tones is known as Rose de France |
| very affordable prices, in countries like | | | | Amethyst. It is a very clean gemstone and was |
| Canada, Brazil, Uruguay, Mexico, United | | | | very popular during the Victorian age. Though |
| States, Zambia, Namibia and other African | | | | it is frequently found in antique jewelry, |
| countries. Amethyst has been named the state | | | | Rose de France Amethyst is becoming popular |
| gemstone of South Carolina. | | | | again nowadays.Richard Aubin offers an |
| | | | elegant collection of amethyst jewelry that's |
| Amethyst deposits can also be found in other | | | | sure to fire up your desire and passion. |
| countries such as: Germany, Italy, Bolivia, | | | | Visit the amethyst rings section of his |
| Madagascar, India and Sri Lanka. However, the | | | | website for more information. |
| quality of amethyst differs by region and | | | | |