Amethyst is the birthstone associated with February. Amethyst is suggested as a gem to give on the 4th, 6th and 17th wedding anniversaries. It is also associated with the astrological signs of Pisces , Aries (especially the violet and purple variety), Aquarius , and Sagittarius . Amethyst is the purple variety of quartz and is a popular gemstone. If it were not for its widespread availability, amethyst would be very expensive.
Amethysts are the most valuable variety of quartz, and were one of the first gemstones used by people around the world. The Greeks believed, that drinking wine from an amethyst cup would prevent intoxication. Amethyst is a violet tinted gemstone consisting of crystalline quartz with iron as an added impurity. The iron impurity in amethyst acts differently from the chromium impurity in ruby which makes ruby red. Amethyst is such a beauty that anybody can wear it, even if it’s not your birthstone you can still have it in your jewelry. It’s not going to have any adverse effect on the wearer. Read more…
Sterling Silver Green Amethyst Pendant and Earring Set, 18″. Embrace the soft, subtle greens of green amethyst with this attractive
pendant and earring set. Faceted rounds of pale green amethyst are
cradled in four-prong settings of polished sterling silver to create
the dainty earrings. Buy Sterling Silver Green Amethyst Pendant and Earring Set, 18″.
Freshwater Coin Pearl, Peridot, and Amethyst Double-Strand Necklace. White freshwater coin pearls take on an exotic flavor when paired with
colorful gemstone beads and chips. This smooth, flat coin pearls have a
natural shape and a beautiful iridescent shine, featured on
two strands and intermixed with smooth pear-shaped beads and natural
irregular chips of rich purple amethyst and spring green peridot. A
fresh and contemporary way to wear pearls, this necklace can go casual
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Sterling Silver Multi-Stone Caged Earth Globe Pendant. This is a neat pendant crafted with Sterling Silver in a cage form and
decorated with tiny etched moons and stars. The Earth Globe can be
removed from the Cage Pendant and replaced with 18mm or smaller
stone sphere. The 18mm Globe Sphere contains various Genuine Gemstones
for Each Continent like Tiger Eye, Red Jasper, Mother of Pearl,
Unakite, Turquoise and several others. Pendant is 1.25″ tall x
7/8″ wide with a bale opening of 3x3mm. This also has a small accenting
Amethyst in front. Pendant is crafted of genuine .925 sterling silver
and weighs about 12 grams. Buy Sterling Silver Multi-Stone Caged Earth Globe Pendant now.
Sterling Silver Amethyst Butterfly Earrings. Round and marquise-shaped amethyst stones form bright butterfly wings
in these charming sterling silver stud earrings. The stones are held
securely in prong settings, and frame a silver centerpiece detailed with
polished bead accents. These
earrings are a sweet accent for everyday wear. Amethyst, the birthstone
for February, is a gemstone that has been prized by royalty throughout
the ages for its regal purple color. Buy Sterling Silver Amethyst Butterfly Earrings now.
