Amethyst

Amethyst
Amethyst diamond ring

Amethyst gemstone is a common form of transparent and crystallized quartz.

It is usually purple, but can range in color from pale lavender to a very deep purple. It may have milky white or green inclusion. Deeper-colored amethysts are more highly valued.

The name comes from Greek and means "not drunk". This comes from the belief that if you wear Amethyst, it would prevent from becoming drunk.

The amethyst is said to bring good luck and to radiate love. It is the birthstone for February.

Oriental amethyst, also called purple sapphire, is not quartz but a variety of corundum

Green amethyst: see Prasiolite

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  • Amethyst, The Purple Wonder and February's Birthstone
    The finest and most valuable Amethyst are very clear, with very deep color, and they sometimes exhibit reddish or rose overtones. Some stones are so over-saturated with color they have areas that are blacked out, which can negatively impact their value.
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  • Emerald, the birthstone for May
    Emerald has one of the longest histories of all gemstones. The first known emerald mines were in southern Egypt and were operated from before 1000 BC into the 1700's. Treasured for at least 4,000 years by different cultures all around the world, emerald is said to quicken the intelligence as well as the heart. Legend gives its owner the gift of eloquence.
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