Friday, February 5, 2010

Amethyst Diamond Ring

amethyst diamond ring
Amethyst - The Calming Quartz


What is an amethyst?

A member of the quartz family, amethyst is the world's most valuable quartz gemstone. This eye-catching quartz can be found in mauve, lavender, lilac, or the deepest of purple, offering a shade to fit anyone's taste. Through heating, the stone can produce gorgeous yellow-hued quartz, called Citrine, as well as Prasiolite, a lovely green variation.

Where does amethyst come from?

Siberia once had magnificent deposits of amethyst in the Ural Mountains. The most desired color, deep purple with rose-red tint and even blue tints, came out of these deposits. Like many ancient gemstone mines, it was depleted long ago. Today, your amethyst pendant probably originated in Brazil or Uruguay, though some do come from Sri Lanka, Mexico and Arizona as well.

Mythology

The name is Greek for "sober." Diana turned her into a pillar of quartz to stop the tiger attack. Bacchus was so remorseful; he poured wine over the pillar as an apology and stained the pillar purple.

diamond amethyst ringBirthstone for February

Celebrating a birthday in February? You might want to start hinting for the amethyst and diamond bracelet you've been wanting. If your 6th wedding anniversary is coming up, you've got another opportunity to hint for jewelry made from the crystalline gemstone. Amethyst rings come in a variety of cuts and colors to fit any personality.

Healing Properties

It also bestows courage and protection on whoever wears it. Soldiers going into battle may have worn an amethyst pendant or carried a carving made from the violet quartz to keep them safe.

How to care for your gemstone full flat

Quartz is fairly strong and this gemstone ranks a 7 in hardness.




Executive Summary about Amethyst Diamond Ring By Andrew Stratton


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