Amethyst is a violet variety of Quartz crystal, used mainly in jewelry today. But how did the mystique of amethyst begin. Just who wore it and why The Name comes from the Ancient Greek ,and translates to mean, not intoxicated. A reference to the belief that the stone protected its owner from drunkenness. To read more please go to: http://www.newagecharm.com/

1. Amethyst the Stone of Empresses and Gods
Amethyst is a violet variety of Quartz crystal, used mainly in jewelry today.
But how did the mystique of amethyst begin. Just who wore it and why
The Name comes from the Ancient Greek ,and translates to mean, not intoxicated.
A reference to the belief that the stone protected its owner from drunkenness.
Amethyst has been a prized gem for many ancient civilizations. They called it ,the gem of fire
Bishops of the Catholic Church wear an Amethyst ring because the royal purple color is used to
symbolize Christ.
Moses described it as a symbol of the Spirit of God. Hebrews used it as the twelfth foundation
stone for Jerusalem.
The Russian Empress Catherine the Great was so enamored with the stone she sent thousands
of miners to the Urals to look for it. In the popular belief that the stone protects against
drunkenness.
Amethyst was also reported to control evil thoughts increase intelligence and make a
Person shrewd in business. A large number of miraculous powers are attributed to the amethyst
in many varied cultures.
It brings good fortune in war, drives out evil spirits. Protects the crops from locusts and can even
protect someone from snakebite .but of course Only if worn around the neck with a cord made
of dog hair.
Amethyst is one of the most popular stones today for many other reasons.
First it is a beautiful crystal Quartz with shades that can vary from a soft lilac to a rich royal
purple. At Newagecharm.com we have a number of amethyst designs in our collection one
favorite is the Samadhi bracelet. Made of lilac amethyst and a tiny silver lotus charm –the
wearer feels peace, and inner strength, and it is said to enable a meditative state and bring
you to a deeper place of spirituality.
Amethyst has been revered for thousands of years and continues to be vastly popular today.
Both because of its deep royal beauty and mysticism .
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