Amethyst Jewelry
Natural Amethyst Jewelry
Amethyst, a violet variety of quartz, is the most elegant and beautiful gem among quartz stones.
Amethyst, the beautiful purple gemstone, is the February birthstone and the gemstone for the 6th and 17th wedding anniversaries. This gemstone is compatible with the Earth and Fire elements, associated with the ♒︎ Aquarius zodiac sign and the year of the Dragon.
Amethyst comes from the Greek word "amethystos" meaning sober, not drunk, used to prevent drunkenness and keep the mind sober. . Because of its wine-like color, early Greek legends associated amethyst with Dionysus, the god of wine and pleasure. The Romans called him Bacchus. Other legends reflected beliefs that amethyst kept its wearer clear-headed and quick-witted in battle and in business affairs. Because amethyst was associated with wine, it was believed that wearing amethyst prevented drunkeness.
Fine amethysts have been set in religious jewelry and royal crown jewels for ages. It was once considered equal in value to ruby, emerald, and sapphire. It’s no wonder that fine amethyst adorns the fingers of bishops as well as the coronation regalia of British royalty.
Gemstone Factors
- Mineral: Quartz
- Chemical composition: SiO2
- Color: Purple
- Refractive index: 1.544 to 1.553
- Specific gravity: 2.66
- Mohs harness: 7
Mining Source
Historically, the best Amethyst has come from the Ural Mountains of Russia and Idar-Oberstein in Germany, mines have been exhausted. Today, Amethyst supplies the jewelry market mined in Brazil , Zambia , Mexico and Uruguay.
Source: GIA - Gemological Institute of America
Natural Amethyst Jewelry in Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, and Sterling Silver by AME Jewellery. Gemstone certification by SJC Lab and SBJ Lab.
