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 About Amethyst
| Where Amethyst is Found : |
Color of Amethyst : |
| Amethyst is found in geodes in Brazil, Canada, America, Russia, Canada, Africa, India, Namibia, and Sri Lanka. |
Amethyst may be purple, lilac, or mauve. |
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| Birthstone : |
Anniversary : |
| Amethyst is the birthstone for February. It is also considered the astrological birthstone for Aquarius, Pisces, and Sagittarius. |
Amethyst is the anniversary gemstone for the 4th and 6th year of marriage. |
| History of Amethyst : |
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Ancient Greeks and Romans believed that amethyst could prevent drunkenness.
Europeans considered amethyst to be the stone of St. Valentine and of faithful lovers. Amethyst was a favorite of Egyptian royalty and pieces of amethyst are even featured in the British Crown Jewels. It was written by Leonardo Da Vinci that amethyst was able to quicken intelligence and dissipate evil thoughts. Amethyst was believed to encourage celibacy and symbolize piety so it was often used in the decoration of Catholic and other churches during the Middle Ages. |
| Spiritual and Physical Beliefs About Amethyst : |
| Rosaries are often made of amethyst in Tibet, where the purple gemstone is considered sacred to Buddha.
Amethyst was considered to be the stone of bishops during the Middle Ages, and they still often wear amethyst rings. Some spiritualists believe that amethyst can heal addictions of all kinds, bring stability and peace, bolster courage, and ease the pain of grief. Some believe that amethyst is helpful when dealing with monetary and legal problems- resulting in prosperity. Physically, some believe amethyst will help with headaches and blood sugar imbalances. Some claim that insomnia can be cured by amethyst and that sleeping with amethyst under your pillow will promote intuitive dreams. |
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