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Gemstone of the Month - FEBRUARY: AMETHYST
Amethyst was one of the first gemstones used by man. The name is derived from the Greek term "amethustos", meaning not drunk. Amethyst came to Greece from Egypt just after the death of Alexander the Great. Most ancient Mediterranean cultures believed that amethyst would protect against becoming intoxicated, and would protect soldiers from harm in battle. Throughout ancient and medieval history, the color purple was traditionally the color of royalty. Consequentially Amethyst has been used since the dawn of recorded history to adorn the wealthy, as well as royalty, and was extensively used since ancient times for carving intaglio gemstones and seals. Amethyst is also mentioned in the Bible (Exodus 28:19; 39:12) as one of the 12 stones adorning the breastplate (hoshen) of the high priests of Yahweh.
Amethyst is the most highly valued variety of quartz. The purple coloring is caused by the presence of compounds of iron or manganese. Aside from the gorgeous color, Amethyst is also very popular in the production of jewelry due to the fact it is very hard and durable. Some of the other popular varieties of quartz include rock crystal (colorless quartz), citrine (yellow quartz), and aventurine (green quartz). Amethyst, like all quartz crystals, produces an electric voltage, a property known as piezoelectric. Unable to understand the characteristic, ancient cultures attributed many mystical properties have been attributed to the various varieties of quartz gemstones. Quartz gemstones were believed to act as psychic purifiers, tuning one into their inner "vibrations". It was believed that quartz possessed the ability to amplify emotions, enhance concentration and intuition, and neutralize "negative energies".
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HUGE 49ct Poland Amethyst Ancient Celt Warrior Amulet 23mm*23mm
19thC Antique Handcut Natural 29.5ct Amethyst Scotland 24mm*21.5mm
HUGE 19thC Antique 8 1/2ct Amethyst Faceted Pear Scotland 18mm*12mm
19thC Antique Handcut Natural 31ct Amethyst Scotland 22.5mm*20mm
BIG! 19thC Antique 4ct Faceted Royal Amethyst 11mm
Two Antique 19thC Scotland Amethyst Celtic Warrior Amulet 7mm*5mm