Features
Amethyst
Amethysts have been used as gemstone adornments since the time of the Ancient Egyptians. The Ancient Greeks believed Amethysts could prevent intoxication and would wear it as an amulet around their necks while drinking. According to Ancient Greek mythology, Bacchus, the god of wine, desired a young virgin maiden named, Amethyste. Amethyste refused Bacchus’s advances and prayed to the virgin goddess, Diana for assistance in her desire to remain chaste. Hearing her pleas Diana turned Amethyste into a statue of glimmering pure white Quartz. Bacchus, realizing that he would not have her, wept tears of wine over the statue, creating its beautiful purple color.
Spiritual Qualities: Amethysts have been associated with spirituality, faith and wisdom, and are believed to have curative, protective powers.