I love amethyst. As far back as I can remember I have ALWAYS loved this gem.
Before beginning my Jewelry Design Career, I purchased amethyst creations from other artisans. I still wear several of the pieces today. The rich purple in this gem is intoxicating. This Geode showcases the gem perfectly. My personal collection includes 4 amethyst geodes in varying sizes.
While attending the Tucson Gem show, I happened upon these small amethyst geodes. Cannot wait to create designs using them.
All February Babies share this love with me, right? after all you are the lucky ones to have amethyst as your birthstone. (I am a little jealous). Yet, the rest of us are allowed to own and savor ‘the purple’ too.
[tweet_box design=”box_01″ float=”none”]Amethyst is considered to be the Stone of St Valentine. He is said to have worn an amethyst ring engraved with the image of cupid.[/tweet_box]
Legend has it that Bacchus, the Roman god of wine, was so angry with mortals that he vowed to feed the next human he saw to the tigers. A maiden named Amethyst was that human. But before Bacchus could incur his wrath, Diana, the goddess of nature, changed Amethyst into a pillar of quartz to save her. Thus was created the first amethyst gemstone.
The Greeks believed that wearing amethyst prevented drunkeness! Hence the greek name amethustos, meaning ‘not drunk’ Dont try this yourself though. I am PRETTY SURE, this is just fable.
[tweet_box design=”box_02″ float=”none”]Amethyst has strong healing powers. This gem is also known to relieve stress and calm the mind. Many wear this gem during meditation to enhance a spiritual connection.[/tweet_box]
Fascinating Facts:
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Amethyst is a member of the Quartz family
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Amethyst has a hardness of 7 on the Mohs Scale. This means it is durable enough to use in almost any setting, including rings.
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Amethyst is readily found. There are active mines in Brazil, Mexico, Russia and Uruguay.. to name a few
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Cleaning is easy. Ultrasonic works as well as plain old soap and water!
Next time you spot an artisan Amethyst design… jump at the chance to purchase it. I can guarantee you will not regret it.
For more information on Amethyst , refer to Illustrated Directory of Healing Crystals
I love it too!
thanks!
I am in love with it too, my very first collection is being created using amethyst gems
Thx Veronica. Am searching out more amethyst today at the Tucson gem show
Very pretty earrings. I’m a fan of the deep purple!
Thanks Jayme
Purple is one of my favorite colors. Amethyst makes beautiful jewelry and my birthday is not even in February.
it does make beautiful jewelry doesn’t it? happy you love it as much a I do
MY FAVORITE TOO… if it were harder.. it would have been one of the gems in my engagement ring band. I love purple and amethyst.. my favorite… by FAR! Thanks for sharing this.
thanks Kristen. Yes, it is a quartz variety so has a mohs hardness of 7 but definitely not hard compared diamonds.. And we all need a diamond or two dont we?
Ohhh, I always love myths, and am not surprised Diana created the first amethyst! That would be SO like her. Such a beautiful stone. Can’t wait to see what you make with it!
thanks Susan. I love finding the myths on these gems too. Will post some of the designs once I get them made
Ok I am in love with this stone. My heart actually skipped a beat. Thanks for making me smile.
glad I was able to make your day Renee!
I, too, love amethyst. I have a couple of pieces that my friends droll over.
it is most definitely a gem to drool over! thanks
It is a beautiful stone, was always one of my favorites, even though I am not a lover of the color purple. Too bad it doesn’t really work for drunkeness! 😉
yes the cure for drunkeness would have been a nice perk 🙂
I soooooo agree! Its a very magical stone and purple is one of my favorite colors so of course I am drawn to it every time I see it, especially when its set in silver. Thanks for sharing some of the history behind it. Always fun to learn.
thanks April. Yes it does look awesome when set in silver. I want to visit an amethyst mine one of these days. we have at least one right here in Arizona
Hi,
i also like amethyst stone not only for it’s beauty but also it’s have many astrological benefits
Regards
Linsa
I agree. Amethyst has so many wonderful qualities!
Amethyst stones are natural stress relievers with healing properties that rid negative energy and encourage inner strength, wealth, and clarity of the mind. I really love the Amethyst stones…