A gorgeous Ring of 925 Sterling Silver features 7.58cts of stunning Rose De France Amethyst and 0.44cts glistening White Topaz.
Precious metal: 925 Sterling Silver
Average Weight: 5.53g
Number of Gemstones: 25
Shape: Oval and Round
Total Carat Weight: 8.01cts
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).
Rose De France Amethyst makes up less than 5% of the Amethyst in the world.
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.
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.