Jewelry Diamonds And Gems

Amethyst is in the quartz family and therefore has a good hardness of 7 Mohs, sufficient to use in jewelry that will be worn frequently. Large reserves have been found worldwide but Minas Gerais in Brazil is especially known for its amethyst deposits. Amethyst is a variety of quartz which occurs in transparent light to dark purple. The darker more intense colors are more valuable than the lighter smoky or lavender color. Amethyst is one of the best stones to use for relieving tension and developing patience due to its calming mental effect. Ancient traditions held that genuine Amethysts were ruled by Saturn and focused the planet’s energy to protect travelers against danger, clear mental unrest, bring luck to gamblers and prevent intoxication.

Amethyst is a stone of the mind. It helps to bring calmness and clarity where there is anxiety and confusion. Amethyst is known to calm and protect the mind. It soothes those who have engaged in constant rigorous mental activity. Amethyst is the birthstone for February and the zodiac sign Aquarius. There are some more facts about amethyst here.