Charming Amethyst

Amethyst is a purple variety of quartz. Known for its attractive purple color, which ranges from lavender to dark purple. The primary hue of amethyst ranges from lavender or lilac to dark purple. Amethyst may exhibit one or two secondary hues, red and blue. High-quality amethyst is produced in Siberia, Sri Lanka, Brazil, Uruguay, and the Far East.    

Amethyst is a three-dimensional tetrahedral network with a silicon atom in the center and four oxygen atoms around the vertices of the tetrahedrons. This structure is very hard, giving quartz its hardness and weather resistance. The mineral has the same hardness as quartz, making it suitable for use in jewelry.

 Kite-Shaped Amethyst and Moissanite Ring Set

Amethyst belongs to the quartz family and shares many physical properties with other quartz crystals, including hardness and durability. With a Mohs hardness of 7, amethyst is a relatively hard gemstone suitable for making various types of jewelry and decorative items.

Its name comes from the Greek αμέθυστος amethystos, referring to the belief that the gemstone could protect its owner from drunkenness.

The ancient Greeks wore amethyst and carved wine vessels with it, believing it could prevent drunkenness. Medieval European soldiers wore amethyst amulets for protection in battle because they believed it could heal people and keep them calm.

People believe that amethyst symbolizes the qualities of peace, courage and stability, can give people positive energy, heal the mind so that we can have a stable sleep, balance emotions can prevent sadness, you will feel happy, rich, and courage and confidence will also increase. Owning amethyst is essential, and your ancestors have long appreciated and used it.