Amethyst is a wonderfully violet gem stone which helps to create some stunning pieces of jewellery..

The colour of Amethyst varies considerably with common colours being lilac, purple, or mauve. However, top quality amethyst is transparent.

Sometimes Amethyst is heat treated to create Citrine, a yellow stone.

Amethyst is mined in Brazil, Canada, United States, India, Madagascar, Namibia, Russia, and Sri Lanka.

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Amethyst is used in presents to represent security, sincerity, and peace of mind.

Folk lore says that wearing amethyst jewelry or drinking from a chalice made from amethyst will prevent intoxication from alcohol.

Moh's scale : 7 Birthstone: February Anniversary years: 4, 6 and 17