Amethyst Jewellery

The Regal Stone

Amethyst is a silicate mineral with traces of iron . Amethyst forms when silica rich solutions enter cavities, evaporate and form beautiful crystals . In the right conditions the iron in the crystals is irradiated , so producing the rich purple colour of the stone. The crystals are often found in strange shaped rock nodules called geodes.  These can be larger than a human and once carefully broken open reveal the purple treasure inside. Many huge pieces are found in Brazil .

Amethyst was hightly prized during Medieval times due to its intense and vibrant purple colour and became known as the regal stone . Amethyst is said to alleviate stress , improve insomnia and even prevent drunkenness!!!

This suggestion dates back to the times of the Ancient Greeks , who fashioned drinking vessels from Amethyst, believing it would protect against drunkenness . However, perhaps some desception was involved,  as the vessels could be filled with water , but the colour of the Amethyst made it appear that they were filled with red wine, and therefore you would not get intoxicated !

A birthstone for Pisces and Aquarius.