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