AMETHYST

One of the most highly regarded varieties of transparent quartz. Its color can vary from pale mauve to darker violet, though amethysts do not usually have a completely uniform tone.

One of the most highly regarded varieties of transparent quartz.

DID YOU KNOW THAT…?

According to Greek mythology, Dionysus (the god of wine) courted the maiden Amethyst, but she wanted to continue being a young chaste woman. Artemis, upon hearing her pleas, turned the woman into a white rock. Dionysus apologized by asking the young lady for forgiveness by pouring wine over the rock, dyeing the crystals violet.

ORIGIN

Brazil, Zambia, Madagascar, USA.

COLOR

Light to intense violet.

SYMBOLOGY

HONESTY: As a symbol of honesty, Amethyst strengthens our intuition and encourages emotional maturity and the development of our own values.