Jewelry With Special Powers: Amethyst Diamond Pendant

Amethyst is the purple colored quartz stone that is most commonly utilized in jewelry. It grows in crystal formations in geodes and is quite a common stone.

This quartz has been used as a gem since ancient Egyptian times. It has many superstitions connected with it, which give it a fascinating history.


The name „amethyst” comes from the ancient Greek for „not intoxicated,” as it was believed that it could keep its carrier from getting drunk. For this reason the ancient Greeks and Romans made goblets of amethyst, believing that wine drunk from such a cup could not cause drunkenness.

This is not the only magical property that the amethyst has been said to hold. It is also believed to enhance the intellect and quicken the mind. A person could expect to think more clearly when an amethyst was near.

Amethyst is said to influence, and is therefore a symbol of, religious understanding, and philosophical and spiritual thought and action. Office holders in the Roman Catholic church often wear amethyst rings because of this symbolism. The amethyst is a prominent stone in England's coronation regalia. The orb contains a 4cm amethyst of exquisite color, and the Royal Scepter and the coronet of the Prince of Wales are both studded with the stone as well.

The amethyst used to be considered quite valuable, but its worth has decreaded significantly over the years as more and more deposits of the mineral have been found, particularly in Brazil. The highest grade amethyst is known as the „Deep Russian” and even though it is extremely rare, its worth is still a great deal lower than that of high grade sapphires or rubies.

These days, amethyst is the birthstone for the month of February. It is also the stone traditionally assosciated with the sixth year anniversary. These are two great occasions to make an amethyst the focus of your gift giving.

Amethyst is found in all types of popular jewelry today. Because of its availablility and affordability it is certainly something to consider adding to your own jewelry box, as well as giving it as gifts to loved ones, especially those for whom it is their birthstone or who are celebrating their sixth anniversary.

Because of it's color, amethysts look lovely when combined with both gold and silver. Rings, earrings and/or necklaces are always more beautiful when they contain an amethyst. Pendants are available with amethyst in all kinds of cuts and settings. An amethyst diamond pendant is a particularly elegant and desireable item of jewelry.

Amethyst diamond pendants might be just the thing you were looking for to give to that special girl in your life. Maybe your daughter's birthday is coming soon, or you will celebrate that sixth anniversary and arent' sure what to get your wife. Maybe there is the occasion is not so specific to the amethyst. Either way, this beautiful purple stone is a perfect, affordable choice for a gift.

And besides just giving a pretty and thoughtful gift, you may also be blessing your loved one with unconditional sobriety and a quickened intellect!






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