Amethyst Jewelry

Amethyst jewelry has existed for ages and fine amethyst has been included in jewels for royalty. Amethyst is thought to encourage celibacy and guard against the effects of wine and has also been used in rosaries and church ornamentation. Amethyst is a quartz that can range in color from light to dark purple and comes in all shapes sizes and grades for jewelry making.

Amethyst is a calming stone, so wearing this jewelry is said to provide calm and peace. It can bring emotional stability and help heal you of addictions. Wear it to help increase your spirituality.

Contemporary amethyst jewelers often use sterling silver settings, but this stone can look good in gold too as it was often presented in victorian jewelry. It can be combined with other stones such as garnet, peridot, aquamarine and pearls. This stone has been a favorite for jewelry and relic settings for centuries and remains so today. It's deep purple color is often associated with royalty and, in fact the stone has been used to adorn many a crown and sceptre including the British Crown Jewels.

The most popular shade of amethyst jewelry is deep purple, but it can range in color from pale lilac to the better known deeper color. The lighter color was sometimes used in victorian jewelry, but the darker the color the more valuable the stone. Amethyst is mined in Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Uruguay, as well as some African countries. The South American mined amethyst is usually found in larger sizes, but the African mined has the deeper color. This stone is available in all kinds of sizes, shapes and cuts.

To care for your amethyst jewels be careful not to store it near high heat or intense sunlight as this can fade the color. Clean with a soft cloth and warm soapy water - dry carefully being sure to get all moisture from any crevice in the jewelry. Click here to learn more about cleaning jewelry