Amethyst is a beautiful gemstone known for its signature purple color. It gets its name from the ancient Greek word for intoxicated, because they believed that amethyst could prevent drunkenness. In modern times, amethyst is the birthstone for people born in February, and it is used for a variety of decorative purposes.
The Many Hues of Amethyst
Amethyst is a type of quartz that gets its violet hue from trace elements and iron impurities within the quartz....VIEW FULL ENTRY
The amethyst is a gem that caught the eye of Neanderthal Man. Among prehistoric man's remains was found this spectacular jewel. It is hard to imagine how 25,000 years ago, this gem was already treasured as a stone to decorate the simple lives of...