Large Amethyst
Large Amethyst
Amethyst - Birthstone for February
If the purple depths of an Amethyst imbue you with a feeling of wellness, it is testament to the stone’s immense power. The ancient Greeks believed that Amethyst gave the wearer power and protected them against intoxication and overindulgence. To this day, Amethyst is symbolic of the struggles against addictive behaviors.
Amethyst is the birthstone for February. It is an affordable stone available in colors ranging from lavender to reddish or deep purple, and is very widely used in jewelry. The affordability and versatility of this gemstone makes it an ideal birthday gift.
Amethyst is also the birthstone for Aquarius and the wedding anniversary gemstone for the 4th and 6th years of marriage.
History of Amethyst
According to an ancient Greek myth, Bacchus, the god of wine, was insulted once by a mortal. Flying into a rage, Bacchus swore to unleash his fierce tigers on the next mortal who crossed his path. A beautiful maiden named Amethyst was the next mortal who happened to chance by Bacchus, and the goddess Diana turned her into a quartz statue to save her from the vicious claws of the tigers. The remorseful tears of Bacchus drenched the statue turning it a deep purple.
Purple has long been the color of royalty. For this reason, Amethyst has always been hugely popular throughout history. The British Crown jewels has Amethysts and the Egyptian royalty also favors this stone.
The ancient monarchs often dyed their clothes in purple and since purple dye was scarce and expensive at that time, it was reserved only for royalty. Amethyst also has significance in religious motifs, it is used to adorn churches, crosses, rings and rosaries. Amethyst is sometimes called the Bishop’s Stone because most catholic bishops wear an Amethyst in a traditional ring to symbolize humility, piety and spiritual wisdom.
Powers of Amethyst
Amethyst was once considered more valuable than diamonds because of the powers it possesses. If you gift an amethyst to a person, it symbolizes protection and power to overcome any difficulties that may arise in the person’s life.
It is also said to strengthen the bond between lovers, so it is ideal for anniversaries and engagements.
The color purple is believed to bring sweet dreams, deep sleep and protects against poison. It is widely used in meditation and healing.
Amethyst is said to relax and calm the mind, relieve headaches and open the mind to spirituality. It also brings good luck in war and promotes trust and friendship.
Amethyst is such a beautiful gem that regardless of the mystic properties of the gem, it is said the wearer will feel like royalty.
Amethyst Jewelry
Amethyst is very popular in diamond jewelry. They are used in necklaces, rings, bracelets, pendants earrings and bracelets. The stone is also used in large ornaments and décor such as center pieces, clocks, bookends and vases.
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Suvarna is passionate about Jewelry and has been an avid reader in this field so far. Her interest has been in Fashion Jewelry, Bridal Jewelry and the likes. Participating in events organized for Jewelry and Fashion is something she likes a lot apart from writing on this subject.Having a passion for diamond jewelry that has been imbibed from her mother gives her a great inclination for writing in this subject.
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The Wonders Of Amethyst
If you are shopping for an amethyst ring then you will be wooed and drawn by its subtly seductive color. Amethyst comes in a striking violet color and it is believed that it will protect you from seduction. How ironical!
For a long-long time, amethyst has been one of the most striking stone from the quartz family and it has adorned the thrones and crowns of prince and princesses. The great Moses said that it is the symbol of the Spirit of God. Its name was derived for the Greek word 'amethystos' meaning not intoxicated. The amethyst is the birthstone of those who were born in the month of February. Over the centuries, many faiths and beliefs have been formed around this magical stone. Some say that it can protect your crops against locusts and storm while others believe that it will bring good fortune in war, destroy evil spirits and enhance the intellect.
Those are man made beliefs but gemstone therapists have a different view. They believe that this magnificent stone can have a cleansing effect on the wearer. But above all the stone symbolizes a strong bond of friendship. In the early ages, amethyst was mostly worn by bishops and cardinals. The hardness of this stone is 7 on the Moh's scale, and it permits moderate refraction but its crystal structure is most unconventional. The crystal structure construction of the amethyst is stratified and due to this, you will find certain lamellae and areas having varying color intensity.
If you come across a large cut amethyst then you will find that the color is not uniform across the stone. Scientists owe this variation in color to certain iron constituents that are connected to the natural radioactive radiation.
Amethyst also changes its color when heated and it can become yellow or colorless when heated at 400 degrees. There are few rare incidents where people have found bi-colored amethyst and this has been named ametrine.
There are some amethysts that will turn pale or colorless in broad daylight. Although the reason behind this phenomenon still eludes scientists but you can re-color your amethysts by using radium radiation. Since amethysts can lose its color hence it is always advised that amethysts jewelry or rings should not be worn while sunbathing or when you are in a solarium. Apart from the sunlight, even extreme change in temperatures can cause damage to the stone.
The biggest deposit of amethysts has been found in Brazil and Uruguay. The third country that has amethysts deposit is Madagascar. The largest cavity of amethyst was discovered in Rio Grande do Sul in 1900. Diggers found dark violet amethysts that were as big as an adult fist and weighed almost 700 cwt. Today, as compared to diamonds, ruby, and sapphire, the cost of amethysts is much lower but that doesn't mean it is any less precious. The amethyst is not just another stone, it is a beautiful part of nature that when worn by your loved one will pass on a part of its radiance to her. That's the magic of Amethyst.
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