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Amethyst Ring - FJ.5578
Origin: South Africa
Collection: Gem Stone Rings
Medium: Amethyst/Gold
$4,200.00
Location: United States
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| Description |
The name of this exquisite purple quartz crystal
comes from the Greek word meaning, "not
drunk" as the stone was believed in antiquity to
keep the wearer sober no matter how much wine
he might consume. All the great ancient
civilizations valued the gem, which was
particularly popular in Egypt for scarabs and in
Greece and Rome for intaglio rings. Because of
its wine-dark color and its use to prevent
intoxication, many were carved with the head of
the Wine-God Dionysus. The oldest known stone
in the crown jewels of England is an amethyst
first worn in the 11th century by Edward the
confessor. Even today, the rings of high-ranking
ecclesiastics often have amethysts as their center
stones. Many wonderful and therapeutic
properties are ascribed to the gem: it can cure
gout, cleanse the body of impurities, keep the
mind clear and alert and improve the memory,
give the wearer pleasant dreams and keep him
immune from infection and contagious diseases.
Because of its purple hue, amethyst is also said
to have a soothing effect on the wearer,
preventing outbursts of temper and making one
generally amiable. It is also reputed to inspire
creativity. Because it is a crystal, the energy level
radiating from this translucent royal gem is
particularly high, causing the wearer to feel
wonderful both inside and out.
- (FJ.5578)
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