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Gemstone Information - Amethyst
Amethyst, a purple quartz, is a stone steeped in ancient
magic.The name "amethyst" comes from the Greek and means "not
drunken." It is popular today as it ws two thousand years ago.
A spiritual stone, with absolutely no negative side effects
or associations with violence, anger or passion, the amethyst is the
stone of peace. Also, the amethyst calms fears, raises hopes, lifts
the spirits and promotes thoughts of the spiritual reality behind our
lives.
In Renaissance magic, amethysts engraved withthe image
of a bear were worn as protective amulets. In Graeco-Roman times rings
of amethyst set in bronze were worn as charms against evil, and magical
cups carved from amethyst banished sorrow and evil from all who drank.
Also, for couple------ the amethyst mean true emotional
love, it is often exchanged between lovers to strengthen their commitment.
An amethyst carved in the shape of a heart and set in silver was presented
by a woman to a man to ensure their love.
Gemstones Information
Amber
Amethyst
Aquamarine
Bloodstone
Carnelian
Cat's Eye
Clear Quartz
Citrine
Diamond
Garnet
Hematite
Holey Stone
Jade
Jet
Labradorite
Lepidotile
Malachite
Mother of Pearl
Moonstone
Onyx
Opal
Peridot
Rose Quartz
Ruby
Sapphire
Sodalite
Sperne
Sunstone
Tiger's Eye
Topaz
Turquoise
Zircon
Birthstone Information
January Birthstone - Garnet
February Birthstone - Amethyst
March Birthstone - Blood Stone and Aquamarine
April Birthstone - Diamond and Clear
Quartz
May Birthstone - Emerald and Jade
June Birthstone - Pearl and Moonstone
July Birthstone - Ruby
August Birthstone - Peridot and Carnelian
September Birthstone - Sapphire
October Birthstone - Opal and Tourmaline
November Birthstone - Topaz and Citrine
December Birthstone - Turquoise and
Zircon
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