The name “amethyst” comes from the Greek word “amethystos” which means “not intoxicated.” Why? Ancient Greeks believed that amethysts prevented people from getting drunk and would often wear the jewels as rings while serving alcohol.
In the zodiac, amethyst is associated with Pisces, the second constellation for February; Aquarius is the first. For this reason, amethyst is the birthstone for those born between February and March 20th respectively. It makes a great gift for anyone born around this time because Pisces is associated with empathy and resilience.
Amethysts are most well-known for their purple hues, which can run from light violet to dark indigo. Some, which are called Rutilic, also have brown crystals embedded in them.
Don’t heat up amethysts because the color will change to yellow-orange, and fade. Light will also cause the stone to lose its luster. You can use darkened irradiation to darken the color.
Amethyst is a quartz crystal with level 7 on the Mohs scale of hardness. This quality makes amethyst popular for jewelry since the jewel can be adapted into various configurations.
Amethysts can also correct chakra imbalances. Chakras are pressure points on our body and open or close based on our spirituality, to allow energy to enter and leave. They can become imbalanced due to stress and life changing events, and close as a result. You would prefer to keep chakras open so that energy can keep flowing through your body.
Dark amethyst will assist the Third Eye, a chakra that invites its owner to look inward. Light purple and even white amethyst will help crown chakras, which are located at the top of one’s head.
Amethysts can also correct chakra imbalances. Chakras are pressure points on our body and open or close based on our spirituality, to allow energy to enter and leave. They can become imbalanced due to stress and life changing events, and close as a result. You would prefer to keep chakras open so that energy can keep flowing through your body.
Dark amethyst will assist the Third Eye, a chakra that invites its owner to look inward. Light purple and even white amethyst will help crown chakras, which are located at the top of one’s head.
Thanks to huge mines located in Brazil, Uruguay, and Zambia, amethyst is widely available, affordable and versatile. You can purchase expensive designer pieces, or wear studs and necklaces designed for larger markets.
The rarest and most valuable amethyst is Deep Russian, which is named for the color rather than for its region of origin. Larger stones can be sold for more than two hundred dollars.
Are you stressed out? Suffering from digestive or endocrine problems? This stone is the one for you. Amethyst assists with your digestive and endocrine systems when rubbed over your torso.
Just as we now know that gut health is associated with mental health, you can use amethyst to relieve your worries about the world. These crystals and healing stones clear thinking, and help you find a path forward. We recommend, however, that you purchase an amethyst to perform a cleansing in the comfort of your home. Any person can look inward, dispel negative energy and worries, and clear their thoughts.
Amethyst necklaces will make you look like royalty. You can wear dangling earrings or studs, which will help clear your crown chakra.
Try one of our healing crystals today. A purple amethyst may be what you need to clear your mind, and feel your best!
The finest amethyst color is strong reddish purple to purple with no visible color zoning.
Most amethyst doesn’t have inclusions you can see without magnification.
Amethyst is cut into a variety of standard calibrated shapes, including rounds and ovals.
Amethyst is available in all size ranges for setting into a variety of jewelry styles.
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