The magic of natural amethyst jewelry

Physical and chemical properties

Amethyst's chemical composition is silica. The stone is very sensitive to high temperatures, under the influence of which it changes its color - when heated to 470-750 degrees it becomes yellow, green or brown.

Jewelry

As noted above, amethyst is quartz from light purple to almost black. Quartz has other varieties, which are also informally called amethysts:

• citrine – lemon yellow, golden yellow;
• prazet (prasiolite) – green;
• morion – black;
• rauchtopaz – brownish-smoky;
• aventurine – red-brown, yellow;

According to the chemical composition, amethyst is divided into the following types:

• Brandberg is a mixture of smoky and purple quartz, mined in Namibia. Fossilized insects are often found in rocks mined at great depths.
• Chevron looks like military shoulder straps, which is why it got its name. It consists of purple and smoky quartz, alternating layers with each other. It is practically not valued among jewelers, but it has found recognition among healers and psychics.
• Ametrine is a mixture of purple and gold quartz. Having yellow citrine tints, it simply fascinates with its appearance.
• Rutile quartz is a unique stone with a garnet-red hue and the hair of Aphrodite.

In fact, all the stones described above are independent minerals, often complementing purple amethyst in jewelry.

Amethyst is used in making all types of jewelry. It is often combined with ruby, garnet, cubic zirconia or diamond; wood, leather, and mother-of-pearl are used as additional materials.

Colors and varieties

Black amethyst

The most famous color of amethysts is lilac or purple. The richer the color, the more valuable the stone. But there are several more varieties:

• Green or prasiolites. They are obtained by refining light amethysts of not very high quality. To make the stone turn onion green, it is heated to 500 degrees. Brazilian and American gems are mainly subjected to this procedure.
• Pink ones are a rare variety with a high price. It has one significant drawback - stones quickly lose their color in the light.
• Black ones are very rare and beautiful specimens, which are set with expensive metals.

The varieties of amethyst also include:

1. Ametrine is a mixture of amethyst and citrine. This gem has an interesting purple-yellow color.
2. Amethyst quartz is a purple mineral that has white quartz inclusions in the form of stripes.

Magical properties of amethyst

The magic of amethyst is the all-round purity of body and soul. It is not for nothing that the nymph Ametis did not succumb to the temptations of the insidious Dionysus, turning into a stone that turns wine into water and destroys any negative addiction and vices in the bud.

But these are not the only magical abilities of the stone, it also:

• Nourishes the owner with vital energy.
• Helps to get rid of bad character traits, provided that he sincerely desires this.
• Makes a person calmer and more reasonable.
• Awakens magical abilities, in particular, the gift of foresight or enhances intuition.
• Protects the owner from the evil intentions of ill-wishers and envious people.
• Strengthens families and helps lonely people find love.
• Helps you get through difficult moments in life.
• Reveals talents and brings a person closer to spiritual perfection.
• Helps build relationships and recognize people's true thoughts.
• Makes a person more successful in business, stimulates action, helps realize plans and fulfill desires.

Each color variety of amethyst has its own magical purpose:

1. Lilac and violet gems are responsible for getting rid of addictions, and also contribute to the opening of the “third eye”.
2. Pink - regulate the emotional background, and are also symbols of sublime love.
3. Green - improves the financial situation of the owner, and also helps to achieve success in the professional field.
4. Black ones are the strongest amulet against negative energy.

Magic properties

Each piece of jewelry or amulet with amethyst has its own magical properties. For example, a silver pendant or pendant will help get rid of drug and other addictions, and an amethyst ring can be worn to a party or celebration to reduce intoxication.

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A pendant with a stone will help calm an overly active child or adult, and a silver ring will enhance intuition for men and instinct for women.

Silver jewelry with amethyst can only be given between lovers or within married couples - if given by someone else, they can break a love union.

Also, a silver ring with an amethyst helps to survive the loss or separation from a loved one, and if the stone in the ring changes color, it means the person has taken a wrong turn on his life’s path.

In general, amethyst does not have any negative energy, so the stone is suitable for absolutely everyone, regardless of age and character. The only thing is that for people who cannot stand the color purple, it can cause despondency and even depression. In this case, it is better to switch to a stone of a different shade.

Medicinal properties

The main effect of amethyst on the human body is to protect it from intoxication (alcohol and drugs) and loss of sanity. In addition, the stone is capable of:

• Cleanse the liver, kidneys and blood vessels from accumulated toxins.
• Provide a healing effect on the gastrointestinal tract.
• Normalize heart function.
• Restore the functions of the endocrine system.
• Cure colds and protect against viruses.
• Restore mental health.
• Normalize blood pressure.
• Remove excess fluid and relieve swelling.
• Relieve fatigue and relieve muscle tension.
• Improve vision, restore hearing.
• Provides pain relief and relieves headaches caused by migraines.
• Normalize sleep, and also help a person to fully rest even in a short time.

Amethyst easily brings you out of a deep, protracted binge, and also relieves you of other unpleasant addictions, but you must always have it with you, since otherwise the effect will weaken, and the person may again fall under the negative influence.

Both raw crystals, jewelry samples inserted into products, and water infused on a stone for a day have healing powers.

Magical properties of jewelry

Esotericists have studied the superpowers of amethyst:

1. The stone of purity is devoid of negative energy; people of any age and health status can wear jewelry with it. The only obstacle is individual intolerance to the color purple. It makes some people depressed. Shades of lilac or lavender will suit them.
2. A silver pendant on the solar plexus neutralizes drug cravings.
3. Any decoration protects and cures alcoholism. Many people wear an amethyst ring to parties to avoid getting drunk.
4. Amethyst in silver as a gift should be accepted with caution: such things are presented in an attempt to make you fall in love with yourself. They are welcome between spouses or singles, but will break up a family.
5. A pendant with a stone will calm a hyperactive child or adult.
6. The insertion of the ring will change color if the owner “went in the wrong direction.” With such decoration it is easier to win a competition or pass a casting.
7. A silver pendant, pendant, ring awakens male intuition and female flair.

Silver pendant with amethyst
A silver ring with amethyst will help you survive separation or the loss of a loved one. He will tell you how to live further. A ring on a person’s finger means that a new union is not yet needed.

Talismans and amulets

Amethyst as a talisman ring is suitable for both women and men, but:

1. Ladies are better off giving preference to small, elegant rings with pink, lilac and purple inserts, which should be worn on the ring finger of the left hand.
2. For men, massive rings with dark amethysts (deep purple or black) are more suitable. They need to be worn on the same finger, but on the right hand.

The frame material also matters:

• Gold accumulates energy.
• Silver stimulates change and helps establish contacts.

Amethyst is a stone of spirituality and enlightenment. From time immemorial, clergy have considered him “theirs.” Only true followers of God, who unquestioningly keep their vows and have a pure, immaculate soul, receive the right to wear this gem. That is why it is also called the “apostolic or bishop’s stone.”

Amethyst is one of a dozen gems sewn onto the robe of the high priest of Ancient Judea. Cardinals who have just taken office receive a ring with it from the Pope.

Since the end of the 18th century, the stone has become available to mere mortals. It is especially recommended to have it with you as an amulet:

• For those who want to strengthen their intuition or gain the gift of foresight.
• People who are constantly in conflict and have difficult relationships both in the family and in the work team.
• Those who have an important communication or conversation ahead. The stone will help you see through your interlocutor, as well as be more convincing during a conversation.
• For married couples as a symbol of eternal love or to eliminate misunderstandings between spouses. If their feelings are sincere, then amethyst will settle all disputes, erase grievances and help build warm relationships.
• If a couple has no future, there is deception and violence in the relationship, then the stone will speed up and facilitate the process of breaking up.
• For creative people to reveal all facets of their talent.
• Those who need protection from negativity, hostility and aggression from others.

During major quarrels and conflicts, jewelry with amethyst must be removed, since it attracts all the negative energy, but in particularly acute moments it does not have time to process it and can accidentally share it with the owner. It is better to put the stone aside and later rinse thoroughly under running cold water.

• To a person in love as a gift to the chosen one of the heart. A stone, especially when properly charged, can serve as “Cupid's arrow.” But such gifts are appropriate among single people or couples.
• If an amethyst is given to one of a married couple, then discord may occur in their family, but the donor will not receive anything except the hatred of both spouses.
• A person who has experienced a difficult breakup or the loss of a significant other. The stone will help you survive this misfortune, but will become a symbol of loneliness and unpreparedness for new feelings.
• For those who go on a long journey to avoid any troubles along the way.

Owners of the following names can count on maximum and comprehensive support from amethyst:

1. Women - Daria, Elena and Taisiya.
2. Men - Alexander, Alexey and Ivan.

Who is amethyst suitable for and how to wear it

Jewelry with amethysts is intended for official celebrations, work, home holidays, everyday life, and walks.

Style

The color scheme of the stone in accessories should be in harmony with the makeup and varnish color. For purple or lilac amethysts, choose a cold color scheme, and for a bright colored mix of stones, choose a warm color.

Amethysts are best worn with light-colored clothing. A monochromatic suit is matched to the main purple or lilac gem or one of the stones of a multi-color composition.

A patterned suit or a colorful summer sundress requires large beads or a bracelet to match the color of one of the shades of the outfit.

Beads with amethyst

If the color of the stones in a ring or earrings copies the colors of clothing, it seems that the jewelry was made to order by the owner.

Age, appearance type

The general rule for precious stones applies to amethyst: the younger the owner, the lighter and smaller the stone.

This applies to the quantity and quality of crystals in jewelry:

1. A small pebble of a delicate pink shade in silver is suitable for children and young girls. A necklace or hair clips with a composition of bright multi-colored inserts looks organic.
2. Mature ladies will be made into queens by noble lilac, rich purple, deep purple large solo crystal in gold earrings or a ring. A good solution is two or three stones of similar shades, a massive bracelet with amethysts.

For summer ladies (brunettes with black eyes), yellow jewelry frames are suitable: gold, gilded silver. White frame (platinum, white gold, silver) - the choice of blondes with blue or green eyes.

Purpose

Silver earrings, a ring, and other jewelry of a classic, even ascetic design, are ideal for the office, white gold - for business meetings.

Gold of other shades in a luxurious frame is worn for status events.

Fancy gold-plated silver frames are chosen for informal parties.

Gold earrings with amethyst

It is not recommended to mix jewelry set in different colors (for example, yellow and white gold or silver and rose gold) in one suit.

Accessories with light inserts look pale in the sun, so they are reserved for the office or for the evening.

Compatibility with other stones

Amethyst is an airy gem, so it goes well with its fellow elements - sapphire and lapis lazuli, hyacinth and carnelian, rock crystal and citrine, smoky and rose quartz, topaz and peridot, chrysoprase, tourmaline and chrysoberyl.

Astrologers strongly discourage combining air and water stones, as they will dampen each other’s influences. The proximity of amethyst to fire and earth gems will be neutral.

Amethyst products and jewelry

The main use of amethyst is in jewelry making. The cost varies depending on the quality of the stone and its origin. The weight of a gem has the least effect on its price.

The main parameters by which jewelers evaluate a particular specimen are color (the most expensive are deep purple with a blue or pink tint) and transparency (the more transparent the stone, the cheaper it is).

Jewelry with artificial amethysts is relatively inexpensive - $5-50. The main cost in this case consists of the value of the metal of the frame.

Products with natural stones are more expensive, for example:

• Silver rings – 75-135 dollars, earrings – 60-200, pendants – 25-125, brooches – 30-100, bracelets – 30-120 dollars.
• Gold bracelets – 400-1100 dollars, necklaces – 330-800, rings – 100-700, earrings 120-1200 dollars.

Assortment of jewelry

Designers and jewelers offer a complete set of jewelry for ladies and men's items.

general characteristics

The main stone of most jewelry is purple or lilac amethyst. There is one, several, or with crystals of other colors that dilute the purple range. The riot of colors is balanced by white cubic zirconia.

Almost always the cut of the inserts is cabochon. Transparent large specimens are given a step pattern.

Serial amethyst jewelry is made in silver or gold. This allows you to choose an option according to purpose and financial capabilities. Given the same characteristics of the stone, gold products are three to four times more expensive than silver ones.

Set of jewelry with amethyst

Handmade websites feature designer jewelry. They combine lilac amethyst with leather, wood, and mother-of-pearl. Here you can find black and gray stones, which are in little demand in factory production.

ladies jewelry

Accessories for the fair half are elegant, sophisticated, often with a joyful multi-colored scattering of stones:

1. Almost all earrings contain a purple solo crystal, but there are also options with a set of multi-colored stones, the main one being purple amethyst. Equally good are stud studs, medium-length and voluminous products that reach the shoulder.
2. It’s easy to match them with a ring or pendant with a similar stone and setting of the same style.
3. Beads and bracelets look especially elegant. The material is semi-precious stones, rejected for rings or earrings. But inclusions, light haze, and other “defects” make such amethyst products unique.
4. There are brooches for all tastes: from an exquisite branch with one purple stone to a luxurious basket of “flowers” ​​made of multi-colored minerals. Fauna such as bees, dragonflies, and butterflies are popular. It’s easy to choose an option for a business suit, evening dress, or denim outfit; for a girl, girl or mature lady.

Jewelry wealth can be stored in a box inlaid with amethyst. Or complement it with an elegant amethyst perfume bottle.

Men's Accessories

Pendant, ring, bracelet, tie clip, cufflinks – these are the only options for men.

Cufflinks with amethyst

Amethyst men's jewelry is distinguished by a solid frame of a classic or brutal style, dark inserts (rauchtopaz, morion, thick violet). Metal – platinum, white gold, silver.

The bracelet is often made without a frame.

How to distinguish an original from a fake

Amethyst is a beautiful and valuable variety of quartz, so it is actively counterfeited by those who want to profit from inexperienced buyers. Ordinary glass, plastic, and stones of lower cost, such as fluorite, are used.

Amethyst is also synthesized. Such specimens cannot be called fake, but they are synthetic and do not possess the unique magical and healing abilities of natural gems. Although artificial amethysts are much cheaper and are suitable for absolutely everyone, if the main goal pursued by the buyer is aesthetics.

A gem certificate will first help determine the authenticity of amethysts. It states the origin, the place of extraction, and other important information. If the seller does not have it, then you can safely consider the presented stone to be a fake.

You can distinguish synthetics from natural amethyst by the following characteristics:

1. The color is too bright and uniform.
2. The ideality of the structure, which is visible through a magnifying glass. In natural specimens, some defects are always found - air bubbles, cracks, inclusions, and so on.
3. High transparency is inherent only in artificial stones. Natural stones will be non-uniformly translucent.
4. Change of shade along the edges when immersed in water. For natural gems, the edges will become noticeably lighter after some time in water. Synthetic ones do not have this property.
5. Consistency of shade in light and shadow. The color of natural amethysts is always the same, regardless of the intensity of light. Artificial stones look different.
6. In synthetic specimens, with a general homogeneity of structure, crystal growth lines are visible when viewed through a magnifying glass.

It is even easier to distinguish glass or plastic from a real gem. Firstly, these materials are soft and easily scratched by a needle. Amethysts are hard and will easily scratch glass or plastic. Secondly, imitations quickly heat up in the hand, while minerals remain cool for a long time. Thirdly, fakes weigh much less than gems. Comparing the weight of stone and glass will help identify deception.

How to care for stone

Amethysts, although hard gems, still require careful treatment and meticulous care:

• They should not be dropped or knocked, nor should they be stored together with other jewelry.
• They need to be protected from contact with chemicals, that is, removed for cleaning, washing, and so on.
• You cannot wear jewelry with amethysts in the pool, bathhouse or sauna.

It is not recommended to carry stones openly during the day, in hot weather, or to keep them under the sun or near heat sources. They will lose their color, which will then take a long time to restore if they are placed in a dark place. The best time and place for amethyst is a cool evening and a room with artificial lighting.

• Gems should be cleaned with a mild soap solution and running water, and dried with a soft cloth or aired in a dark, secluded corner.
• To rid the stone of accumulated negativity, you need to give it a long (at least 10 minutes) rinse under a running stream of clean, cool water approximately once every 30 days.

For men

Men's jewelry with amethyst looks stylish, brutal and respectable at the same time. Rings, cufflinks, bracelets with purple amethyst in combination with rauchtopaz or morion, framed in silver, platinum or white gold, will elegantly complement the image of a modern successful man.

• Bracelet 18.5 cm with sapphires 6x4 mm and amethysts 3 mm, with silver fittings – RUB 17,000.

• Cufflinks with natural amethysts 17 mm – 2,000 rub.

• Silver tie pin with purple amethyst – RUB 2,300.

• Silver ring, plated with rhodium, with light lilac amethyst – RUB 3,500.

• Signet ring 4.55 g from 585 gold with amethyst and cubic zirconia – RUB 21,900.