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The Amethyst

This stone is belongs to the quartz family and can be found in many locations worldwide.  The color of the Amethyst ranges in all hues of purple, from tender lilac to grape purple.  It is also referred to as the “Bishop’s Stone” since Catholic bishops wear Amethyst rings. The Crystal System is trigonal and its hardness is at a solid 7.

A royal beauty, which has adorned many of crowns and thrones, and is designated to the zodiac Aquarius, which runs from January 20 through February 18th but is also dedicated to Pisces, Virgo, and to Capricorn as well.

Many prefer using Amethyst while meditating since it is believed not only to be a protective stone but blocks negative environment energies, even capable of transforming negative energy into love energy.  Spiritual awareness is enhanced and it can encourage inner strength, improves motivation and the ability to set realistic goals for the wearer of this fantastic stone.

We offer various pieces of Amethyst jewelry you might wish to view, for example the square Amethyst and Diamond necklace in white gold or our Amethyst fashion ring with a beautiful emerald cut Amethyst center stone in a rose gold setting.