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Amethyst Ring - FJ.5608a
Origin: South Africa
Collection: Amethyst Ring
$6,000.00
Location: United States
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The name of this _exquisite purple quartz crystal
comes from the Greek word meaning "not drunk"
as the stone was believed in Antiquity to keep
the wearer sober no matter how much wine he
might consume. All the great ancient civilizations
valued the gem, which was particularly popular in
Egypt for scarabs and in Greece and Rome for
intaglio rings. Because of its wine-dark color and
its use to prevent intoxication, many were carved
with the head of the Wine-God Dionysus. The
oldest known stone in the Crown Jewels of
England is an amethyst first worn in the 11th
Century by Edward the Confessor. Even today,
the rings of high-ranking ecclesiastics often have
amethysts as their center stones. Many wonderful
and therapeutic properties are ascribed to the
gem: it can cure gout, it cleanses the body of
impurities, it keeps the mind clear and alert and
improves the memory, it gives the wearer
pleasant dreams and keeps him immune from
infection and contagious diseases. Because of its
purple hue, amethyst is also said to have a
soothing effect on the wearer, preventing
outbursts of temper and making one generally
amiable. It is also reputed to inspire creativity.
Because it is a crystal, the energy level radiating
from this translucent royal gem is particularly
high, causing the wearer to feel wonderful both
inside and out.
- (FJ.5608a)
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