Amethyst

Amethyst is the birthstone of Aquarius (Water Bearer): Jan. 20 – Feb. 18 and the anniversary gemstone for the 4th and 6th year of marriage. Amethyst is colorless in its purest form. The finest quality Amethyst is medium to medium dark in tone, vivid in intensity, and purple, reddish purple to bluish purple in hue.

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Heating removes the color from Amethyst or changes it to the yellow of citrine. Most commercial citrine is made in this manner.

The color purple  has long been considered a royal color, so it is not surprising that amethyst has been so popular through history. Fine Amethysts are featured in the British Crown Jewels and were also a favorite of Catherine the Great and Egyptian royalty.

It is a deep, passionate color that evokes emotions. People who desire purple colors are individuals who like to make a personal statement, and express their unique taste.
Designers celebrate Amethyst as the ideal choice for jewelry due to its regal color, variety in size and shape, affordability, and wide tonal range from light to dark purple.

The pale colors are sometimes called “Rose de France” and can be seen set in Victorian jewelry. The deep colors are the most valuable, particularly a rich purple with rose flashes.
It is given as a symbol of sincerity, security, and peace of mind.

Amethyst magnifies psychic abilities and right-brain activity. It strengthens immunity, while energizing and purifying the blood. Amethyst relieves headaches, improves blood sugar imbalance.

The gemstone helps with sobriety.
Amethyst was thought to encourage celibacy. Because of that, Amethyst was very important in the ornamentation of churches in the middle Ages. Bishops still often wear Amethyst rings.
The gem is sacred to Buddha. 
It is also a symbol of sincerity, security, and peace of mind.

Here are some of Artful Gems’ Amethyst designs

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Sources:

The Book of Stones, Revised Edition: Who They Are and What They Teach by Robert Simmons

The Crystal Bible by Judy Hall

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