Amethyst Amethyst is a wonderful affordable purple gemstone. It is wonderful in rings, necklaces, pendants, earrings, and bracelets. It is given as a symbol of sincerity, security, and peace of mind. Pictures/Products Care, Treatments & Where Books Birthstones Anniversary Lore Jokes All Gemstone Information Main Birthstone Page Pictures & Products Amethyst Pendants, Rings, Earrings and Crystals courtesy of The Crystal Ball Inc Amethyst Jewelry courtesy of JE Gem.com Amethyst Pendants, Amethyst Earrings, Amethyst Rings and Amethyst Bracelets through Amazon Search Jewelry Mall Stores for Amethyst   Amethyst Care, Treatments & Where Amethyst is purple, lilac or mauve. The highest quality is transparent. It has a hardness of 7. Clean your Amethyst in ultrasonic jewelry cleaner or with warm, soapy water and a soft bristle brush. Amethyst often becomes paler if kept out in the sun. Amethyst is sometimes heat treated to create Citrine. Amethyst is found in Brazil, Canada, India, Madagascar, Namibia, Russia, Sri Lanka and USA (Colorado, Georgia, Montana, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Virginia).

Books with Amethyst in the Title:
• Amethyst Dreams - by Phyllis A. Whitney
  A romantic suspense novel.

• Amethyst Dragon - by Anthony Michael Gaines
  A masterful treatise of verse exploring the dark side of human nature.

• Hostage on the Yangtze; Britain, China, and the Amethyst Crisis of 1949 - by Malcolm H. Murfett
  History book on the Amethyst Crisis

  Gem-related books:

• Gem Identification Made Easy: A Hands-On Guide to More Confident Buying & Selling New 2nd Edition - by Antoinette L. Matlins & Antonio C. Bonanno
  This book is really great for knowing he latest gems, synthetics, treatments, and instruments. Easy to use.

• Gemstone Buying Guide: A Guide to Buying - by Renee Newman
  Very nice gemstone identification book.

• Gemstones of the World - by Walter Schumann
  A very well written source on gemstones with great descriptions and photographs

  Bibliography:

• The Curious Lore of Precious Stones - by George Frederick Kunz
  The definitive book on fascinating, traditional gem lore. Very practical.

• Gemstones (Eyewitness Handbooks) - by Cally Hall, Harry Taylor (Photographer)
  A field guide to gemstones. Nice pictures and good, brief, well-written descriptions of over 130 varieties of gemstones.

• Gemisphere Luminary - by Michael Katz
  This is my favorite gemstone properties reference. Very newage-ish.

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Birthstone Months with Amethyst

• February Birthstone: Modern, Traditional, and Ayurvedic Birthstone
• Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb 18): Birthstone
• Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20): Birthstone/Lucky Charm
• Saggitarius (Nov 22-Dec 21): Birthstone

Amethyst is the anniversary gemstone for the 4th and 6th year of marriage.

Amethyst provides insight on ways to solve problems. It is said to increase intelligence and spirituality. Energy healers use amethyst for the crown chakra.

Amethyst can be used as a symbol of sincerity, security, and peace of mind.

It is said that purple amethysts is the protector of soldiers and hunters.

15th century lore claims that wearing Amethyst or drinking from an Amethyst chalice would prevent intoxication. We haven't tried this.

Amethyst is the US State Gemstone of South Carolina (and Canadian State Gemstone of Ontario, Canada).

What happened to the nearsighted jeweler when he was eating grapes?
He almost swallowed an amethyst.


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