Amethyst is sometimes heat treated to deepen the color, or to transform it into Citrine. The color of Amethyst is most often caused by iron impurities, though it can also be colored by natural radiation exposure. Quartz also contains other gemstones such as Citrine, Rose Quartz, and Smoky Quartz. It has been long thought to bring success to businesses.Amethyst is the purple variety of the mineral Quartz, and is its most famous and valuable gem variety. The stone is also used by those involved in lawsuits to ensure that right is done. It supposedly draws "good women"" to love him. It is also one of the few stones specifically prescribed for men to use for attracting women.
It is often exchanged between two lovers to strengthen their commitment. It is a stone of pure, true, emotional love. It is used to improve memory and keeps thoughts in line with life goals. The stone also helps sharpen the conscious mind and enhances the mental powers. It is worn during psychic acts and since it is a stone of wisdom, it allows the information received through the psychic mind to be appropriately utilized. Amethyst is often worn during contemplation or placed on simple meditation altars. The virtues of amethyst include beauty, calm, fulfillment, humility, a loving demeanor, perfection, piety, sincerity, spiritual balance, tranquility and wisdom. They brighten the outlook on life and enhance the sense of humor. Amethysts are capable of raising ones spirits, promoting self assurance and confidence. It promotes internal balance and harmony and brings stability to the individual. They are also believed to help people who suffer from a faulty memory.Īmethyst is cleansing, both physically and psychologically. It is believed to loosen blocks in the mind where mental functioning has become confused and undirected, and frees the way to clearer thinking. When worn close to the head, as in a pair of amethyst earrings, not only are they said they alleviate a headache, but they will also help clear one's thinking process, allowing one to process information more efficiently. Amethysts are valuable in treating the central nervous system as well as the brain. It is believed to help detoxify the body and can be most useful in cleansing the pectoral region. It may also be used for the healing of illnesses of the lungs. In traditional Chinese medicine, amethyst is prescribed for stomach pains and bad dreams. Today it is used in spells designed to magnify beauty. Hundreds of years ago, the amethyst was moistened with saliva and rubbed on the face to banish pimples and rough skin. As its rarity decreased, so did its price.įor centuries, amethysts have been thought to be an excellent remedial for many ailments. Then great finds in South America and elsewhere made it more plentiful. For some time, true amethyst was valued equally with the diamond. The twelfth foundation of the Holy City was built of amethyst.
It was also one of the twelve precious stones in the high priest Aaron's breastplate. There are a number of Biblical references to the amethyst. The stone is also a symbol of Saint Matthias. Saint Valentine was thought to wear a ring set with an antique Amethyst carved with an image of Cupid.
The royal purple color used to symbolize Christ.
In olden times, Amethyst saw its place in the Christian church, worn on Bishops' rings. The Smithsonian has an amethyst that weighs 400 pounds! Ancient civilizations prized the stone more than many gems, which today, enjoy more recognition and value, including the sapphire and the ruby. The stone is included in royal collections all over the world, from ancient Egypt to the British crown jewels. It is the birthstone for Pisces and the month of February, and the gemstone for the 6th anniversary of marriage. Amethyst has been a prized gem for centuries.
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