Amethyst is a deep purple colored quartz that degrades until it becomes transparent depending on the amount of iron it has. It is a mineral that turns out to be vulnerable to heat but resistant to acids, its color can vary depending on the amount of heat applied to it, it can turn light lilac, reddish purple, yellow, brown or orange, this is because Iron valences are altered.
The amethyst stone is a gem whose origin is magmatic and is formed in sites rich in iron, the most common is to find these gems in agates in the form of geodes. The main deposits of this ancient and precious crystal are located in Brazil, the United States, Australia, Germany, Canada, Madagascar, South Africa, Spain and Zambia.
According to Greek mythology Amethyst was a beautiful young woman who aroused admiration from the God of wine who was obsessed with her. However, the lady did not reciprocate so she wanted to remain noble, she begged the Goddess Artemis who heard her prayers and transformed the young woman into an impeccable white crystal rockthe God felt humiliated to be the cause of such an act he poured his wine on the rock in an apologetic manner, thus dyeing its crystals in violet. Since then, this gem, whose name in Greek is Amethystos, has become an amulet to cure alcoholism, which is why many call it a sober stone.
This is one of the most valued quartz because they have different ways of being manipulated, the most perfect after carving and shaping are used in beautiful garments and the rest is used to make art objects. In jewelry this gem is very attractive one of the most demanded in the market, due to its properties, there are more than forty shades of purple; the value given to this stone varies in its color.
In addition, amethysts have names according to the type of color: Siberian amethysts are deep purple with reddish highlights, light lilac amethyst is called Rose de France, Ametrine ranges from faint yellow towards the lilac range to a deep violet. The jewelry made with this stone they favor both blonde and brunette girls therefore it combines with all skin tones so there are no inconveniences when using this gem.
In addition to being a beautiful gem to wear in jewelry, since ancient times these stones have been excellent at protecting, using amethyst acts as a calming that helps with emotions; in the spiritual environment, it inspires peace and balance; Similarly, it is beneficial in terms of provide abundance and prosperity.
Wearing amethyst garments, in addition to giving style and sophistication, will help establish relationships with the outside world, feel loved and happy as a person. improves perception and absorbs negative energies. It is the ideal stone for meditation, as it eliminates bad thoughts and focuses on what is really important.