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.