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Amethyst : The lovely purple gem

Did you know that by wearing amethyst, you could possibly help cure a hangover?  We hope you don’t find yourself in this predicament, but if you did, this might be of interest. 

According to ancient mythology, Bacchus, the god of wine, declared in a rage that the first person he passed would be eaten by tigers. This turned out to be a beautiful maiden named Amethyst. The goddess Diana quickly turned Amethyst into a white stone to save her from the tigers. Regretting his anger, Bacchus poured red wine over the stone as an offering to Diana, so turning the stone purple. Amethyst has long been associated with relieving hangovers, or curing drunkenness, probably as a result of its wine-like color and the Bacchus tale.

Amethyst is sometimes called the purple quartz.  A popular gemstone, amethyst could be very expensive if it weren’t so readily available.  Although it should be purple to be amethyst, it can and does have a wide range of purple shades.  Often experts can tell exactly where the amethyst has been mined by looking at its shade and character of its formation.

Besides being utterly beautiful with its rich, royal hues, amethyst is said to strengthen the endocrinal and immune systems, something we could all benefit from.  An exceptional blood cleanser and energizer, Amethyst is said to aid medication, protect and repel negative energy, and provide calm and comfort.  Very inspirational, amethyst radiates divine love.

Amethyst is also great if you just happen to love wearing purple. 

Many of us know people who are extremely into wearing nothing but purple.  My grandmother was one of these types.  Her house was carpeted in purple, as well as her furniture and draperies.  She owned several purple dresses and just basically loved anything and anyone swathed in purple.  Of course, anything in amethyst thrilled her and she owned several pieces, many of which are now antiques.

Amethyst looks fantastic in a variety of settings.  These sterling silver, high-grade Pendeloque Brilliant-cut Authentic Brazilian Amethyst drop earrings show off a sparkling amethyst against a gleaming silver setting.  (Item # AJE200494). 

This particular necklace, a high-grade authentic African amethyst with a pure silver flower component and ornate sterling silver bead shows off amethyst in a very ornamental way. (Item # AJN200265). 

For an extremely unique look, you can pair amethyst with other gemstones.  This bracelet features six high grade navette brilliant-cut Brazilian amethyst and give high-grade navette brilliant-cut authentic Brazilian citrine stones.  (Item # AJB200332).  Such a combination would certainly be a very flexible piece to add to your wardrobe.

Whether you want to cure a hangover, feel more energized, or if you just love purple, wearing amethyst will surely leave you feeling radiant and royal! 

By Julie

06.07.2006
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