A fantastic ring in 925 Sterling Silver, which features 8.05cts of stunning Bi-Color Amethyst from Bolivia.
Precious metal: 925 Sterling Silver
Average Weight: 4.57g
Number of Gemstones: 1
Shape: Octagon
Total Carat Weight: 8.05cts
Birthstone Month:
Amethyst is the birthstone for the month of February.
History & Lore:
The
name Amethyst is derived from the Greek word amethystos which translates as
“not drunken”. This word in turn is believed to originate in the Greek legend
of Dionysus, the god of wine and mischief, who was angered by an insult from a
mere mortal. As a result of this insult, he swore revenge against the next mortal
who crossed his path.
The next unfortunate mortal to cross the path
of Dionysus was a beautiful young lady named Amethyst who was on her way to pay
tribute to the goddess Diana. The goddess Diana saw Amethyst's plight, and
seeing she was in danger, Diana transformed Amethyst into a pure, clear crystalline
quartz statue to protect her. Upon seeing the beautiful clear quartz statue
Dionysus regretted his actions. He wept tears of wine over it in remorse. This
wine, in the form of tears from a god, stained the clear quartz purple creating
the gemstone we know today as Amethyst.
Through the years it has been thought to
protect against intoxication and to help maintain a sober and serious mind. Amethyst has a long association with royalty. It
is in fact, featured in jewels worn by Catherine the Great, Egyptian royalty
and in the British Crown Jewels.
Amethyst opens and activates the crown
chakra, the third eye chakra, and can also open the heart chakra. It can be
used to fight a number of disorders including headaches, insomnia, hearing
disorders, heart disorders, digestive system disorders, and has even been
thought to help stabilize mental disorders. Amethyst also works emotionally and
spiritually by providing patience, balance, calmness, and peace.
Major
sources of Amethyst are Bolivia, Brazil, Uruguay and Zambia, there are also
known deposits in Argentina, Australia, Germany, India, Iran, Madagascar,
Mexico, Namibia, Russia, Sri Lanka, Tanzania and the United Sates (Maine, North
Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas).
It can be used for all jewelry purposes. Amethyst is
found in a variety of hues of purple including deep purple, light lilac,
lavender and mauve. The most prized color is a deep, rich, violet body with red
rose colored flashes. Amethyst is the most desirable and the most valuable of
all of the Quartz family of gemstones.
Bi-Colored
Amethyst rarely occurs naturally. For Bi-Colored Amethyst to occur naturally,
the impurities in the quartz have to be affected in different ways. For
example, both sides of the stone must be subjected to two slightly different
temperatures during the crystallization process of the Quartz for Bi-Colored
Quartz to form. Bi-Colored Amethyst is
generally found faceted in a rectangular shape.
The number one rule of thumb with Amethyst is to try to keep it clean. Use warm
soapy water, and a soft brush to clean. Ultrasonic cleaners are also usually
safe. With Amethyst gemstones and jewelry you should avoid prolonged exposure
to extreme heat as prolonged exposure can cause color change.