Friday, February 1, 2013

Gem Exploration: Amethyst

                                            

All month long as part of my gem exploration, I will be talking about the beautiful gemstone, Amethyst! It just happens to be my favorite of all gemstones! I love the color purple!

Facts::
-Amethyst is the birthstone for the month of February
-Amethyst is a Greek word that comes from the Greek word "amethystos", which means 'remedy against drunkenness.'  
 
Many people believe certain stones have different powers attached to them. The amethyst is said to help with depression, bring calmness and peace to your life and make you less stressed when you wear this stone. Royalty for thousands of years have sought after this stone.

It's been told that Moses had described this jewel as a symbol to the Spirit of God. Royalty have sought after this stone for centuries. Russian Empress Catherine The Great was said to have sent thousands of miners out to find this stone for her. Even the Catholic clergy uses this stone in their jewelry due to the fact that it also have come to symbolize trust.

I will be posting more information about this gem through-out the month! I hope you will journey along with me!

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