Amethyst Gemstone Buying Guide

Gemstones are the priceless gifts presented by Mother Nature to us. The mysterious powers and enchanting beauty of Amethyst is beyond any description and Amethyst jewelry is irresistible. Sterling silver earrings, rings, bracelets and pendants embellished with Amethyst look exquisite and are loved by jewelry lovers across the globe. Amethyst jewelry is one of the most cherished and magnificent gemstone which looks captivating. Be it a sterling silver ring accented with Amethyst or earrings, the grace and swank of the Amethyst jewelry is accentuated with the gorgeousness of the pretty stone. Amethyst pieces come in many different hues of dark purple to dark pink. The roots of the origin of this gemstone can be traced to the Ancient Greece. It is believed that it was named after the Greek word ‘amethystus’ which means sober in English. Ancient Greeks believed that this crystal could provide protection from drunkenness. Due to this reason, amethyst adorned their cups and goblets.

At present, Amethyst is used worldwide in jewelry industry as it looks charming when set in beautiful frames, especially in sterling silver rings and pendants. The appeal and subtle elegance of handmade Amethyst jewelry gets multiplied when it is ling silver. Pendants, earrings, bracelets, rings and necklaces made with Amethyst are big hit among gemstone jewelry lovers. Also known for its healing powers, Amethyst jewelry help the owner in many different ways. Astrology claims that Amethyst jewelry is ideal for people suffering with physical, emotional and psychological problems. Whether it is the love for this gemstone or other superstitious beliefs, wearing a delicate Amethyst ring is the best way to show off the exuberance of this crystal. Well known for its qualities with which it can infuse spiritual and tranquil qualities in the wearer, Amethyst jewelry also brings good luck in business.

The color purple epitomizes royalty. No wonder Amethyst jewelry was proudly a part of many British Crown Jewels. The Russian Empress Catherine the Great swore by Amethyst. It is said that Amethyst has some sense of mysterious powers. According to many philosophers, it is said that the Egyptian pharaoh, Cleopatra managed to steal the hearts of Julius Ceasar and Marc Anthony with an Amethyst ring. After this episode, many Roman women started wearing Amethyst jewelry, including Amethyst necklaces and Amethyst rings to rekindle their romance with their husband.

Amethyst is beautiful and a classic gemstone. It looks captivating when set in sterling silver frames of handmade jewelry. Resisting the velvety sheen of Amethyst jewelry is really hard. Before falling for gemstone jewelry accented with Amethyst keep this thing in mind that it comes from almost every part of the globe. Amethyst which comes from Africa is most likely to be darker in shade and smaller in size than the one which comes from South America. The deep, rich and velvety color tends to make Amethyst jewelry more valuable. We all know that Amethyst is found in abundance, so chances are there that you can snag low quality Amethyst jewelry in high prices. Make sure the Amethyst stone you are going in for is clear, flawless and velvety. The intense color of Amethyst makes it even more valuable.