Amethyst
Amethysts are among the most elegant and exquisite gemstones, suitable for all styles of jewellery and engagement rings
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Amethyst
Amethyst is a violet variety of quartz. The gemstone name comes from Ancient Greek for not intoxicated (ἀ μέθυστος a-méthystos) and it was believed that the stone protected its owner from drunkenness.
The Amethyst is a semiprecious purple stone and its exquisite violet colour comes from irradiation, iron and the presence of trace elements which combine to create a complex crystal lattice substitution.
Specifications
Origin: Brazil, Bolivia, Canada, India and various other localities
Colour: Bold Violet to Rose Purple
Species: Quartz
Hardness: 7 on Mohs Scale
Birthstone Month: February
Anniversary Year: 33rd
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