Ring with amethyst – a selection of photos of beautiful rings with natural stone

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.

Legends about the stone

This mineral is distinguished by a large list of stories and traditions. For example, in Rus' the stone was worn after the death of a loved one so that it would take away the pain of loss, leaving only loyalty and affection. Legends are mainly divided into 2 large groups:

1. Religious. The mineral is found in ancient Greek stories, in particular about the unrequited love of the god Dionysus. In Christianity, amethyst is a method of changing and purifying the human soul.
2. Are common. This group includes stories that are not related to religion. For example, in China the stone is considered to be the saliva of the purple dragon.

According to most legends, amethyst is endowed with enormous magical potential. It is believed that it gives control over people and can doom its owner to eternal loneliness if he is not pure in soul.

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.

Description of the stone

Amethyst is the most expensive variety of quartz. Refers to silicas. Crystals contain the following impurities:

• iron;
• cobalt;
• manganese;
• nickel.

Chemical formula - SiO2 .

The mineral is usually found in the form of crystals of varying levels of transparency. The shape is an elongated rhombus.

If you heat the stone to 200 degrees , the color changes: a yellow or greenish color appears, and sometimes it becomes colorless. But when the mineral cools, the color is restored.

If you constantly wear amethyst jewelry, the intensity of the color weakens by about 20 percent every quarter of a century .

Store the stone in a cool and dark place, as it will fade more quickly when exposed to ultraviolet radiation.

But specimens extracted from rock crystal do not lose color in the light of the Sun.

The hardness of the mineral is quite high - 7 points out of 10 on the Mohs rating scale, and the density is 2.6 g per cm3 .

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.

Who is amethyst suitable for according to their zodiac sign?

According to the horoscope, many signs recommend wearing amethyst:

• Aquarius is one of the totem minerals for them, which corresponds to the internal energy of the air, calm and peaceful.
• Aries is the absolute opposite here. The pioneer of the zodiac cycle needs control of natural temper, which the crystal copes with perfectly.
• Cancer - female representatives of the water element of summer are advised to choose a pebble to emphasize external advantages, especially if the heart is free.
• Leo is a similar situation to Aries, but with innate pride. Periodic wearing will help “come down from heaven to earth” in Napoleonic plans.
• Libra - for the main celestial intellectual, the mineral will become the balance of sanity, and thanks to it, the strongest intuition develops.
• Scorpio - calm lilac tones help autumn rebels negotiate with internal anxieties, because of which he is unfairly considered an aggressor.

The only sign to whom astrologers categorically advise against wearing amethyst items is Taurus. The earthen bull is incompatible with purple shades - green stones are much more harmonious for him, which are guaranteed to bring good luck in all endeavors.

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.

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.

HISTORY OF THE STONE

It got its name from the ancient Greek word “amethystos”, which can be translated as “not drunk”. From time immemorial, the stone was used as an amulet against intoxication. Roman sources claim that the Greek name of the stone is due to the fact that the color of amethyst is similar to the color of diluted wine, which does not make you drunk.

In Greece and Rome, gems were used as a material to create gems, on which various pictures were carved. Rich patricians carried amethyst signet rings, which they used to “sign” documents. The gem was also used in jewelry. In China, figurines, boxes, and incense bottles were carved from solid amethyst stones. Even King Solomon gave Libyan amethysts to his beloved as a sign of his affection.

In the Middle Ages, amethyst received the status of a church stone, as it was used in the manufacture of church utensils and sewn onto the robes of priests. The amethyst ring was worn by cardinals. Previously in Rus' it was called the bishop's stone to show luxury and magical power, Christian teaching spoke of it as the stone of the Apostle Matthew, and in Europe it was called the stone of Bacchus.

Amethyst had every chance of becoming the most expensive jewel, if not for its wide distribution in nature. In addition, today synthetic violet crystals are supplied by industry.

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.

How to wear jewelry to enhance the effect

The magical properties of the stone are influenced by other materials of the product. Thus, it is recommended to use amethyst with silver, because its purity allows you to maximize the power of the mineral. As a symbol of love, this stone will have a stronger effect when paired. When choosing other minerals, you should give preference to transparent representatives, such as crystal. To ensure that the decoration does not interfere with the magical effect of the stone, you should stick to delicate and pale shades in the composition, highlighting only the amethyst.

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.

Properties of the stone

The effects of amethyst largely depend on its origin. Also important evaluation factors are color, degree of transparency and the presence of impurities. The determination of the magical properties of the stone was influenced by its ability to fade from sunlight, with the subsequent return of its original saturation. The effects of this variety of quartz are strong and predominantly positive, but improper use can lead to the destruction of the energy of the mineral.

Magical

The power of jewelry made from this material is great, so they are able to influence not only their owner, but also those around them.

Important information

The main function of amethyst is protection. The semi-precious stone protects against bad habits, especially drunkenness. It is recommended for use in dangerous and unpredictable situations.

This variety of quartz is popular among travelers. It will also help you find a faithful spouse and find family happiness. An additional function of the stone is to help cleanse the soul and mind, which can be useful in both love and faith.

In addition to the basic properties of amethyst, there are several effects that depend on the shade of the stone. Also, the color group affects the strength of manifestation of the basic properties. It is recommended to adhere to the following points when choosing:

• black samples have the most powerful properties, but are the least effective in cleansing;
• purple stones are most often used for love problems;
• green representatives found in the natural environment are the best amulets;
• delicate pink shades promote cleansing more than others;
• the predominance of blue or cyan color gives amethyst an additional property - increasing the sincerity of the owner and others.

Please note that magical effects are not allowed for artificial stones. The strength of green representatives obtained in laboratory conditions is noticeably lower. When using amethyst, it is recommended to select it based on transparency: the higher this indicator, the brighter the energy of the mineral.

Healing

This variety of quartz also stands out for its healing properties. It is recommended to use the stone carefully because it can have too strong a calming effect on the body. Among the list of healing properties, the most striking are:

1. Effect on the nervous system. Amethyst reduces the effects of stress, as well as other negative influences. It helps support the nervous system, reducing the possible effects of damage.
2. Normalization of a person’s psychological state. This mineral calms, reducing attacks. You should know that treatment in this case is only permissible for certain diseases.
3. Cleansing the body. Removes harmful substances and microorganisms. Thus, the stone is effective in the treatment of infectious diseases, as well as in the prevention of diseases of the circulatory and digestive systems.
4. Positive effect on the skin. Amethyst weakens the aging process, improves the regeneration of epithelial cells, and helps with irritation. However, it is of no use for serious skin diseases.

Treatment with the stone is carried out in different ways, the choice of which depends on the type of disease. Using amethyst on its own is not recommended because it only helps with certain diseases.

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.

Artificial amethyst

A method has been invented for growing artificial amethyst in the laboratory. Natural quartz is used for production. Instance creation speed is 0.55 mm daily. In just a month, a small crystal is grown that has the characteristics of a real amethyst. It takes more than a million years for something like this to form under natural conditions.

Hydrothermal specimens are identical in quality to natural ones. Some are superior to natural samples because they do not have imperfections. Technology – crystallization from a hot aqueous solution under high pressure conditions.

Synthetic crystal is not fake. This is an artificial analogue, an alternative to natural. It is valued by jewelers because it meets the standards in terms of density, color, and structure.

Artificial specimens are common in the cosmetic, military, and medical industries. Products with this type of rock are marked with the letter “P”, indicating the artificial origin of the mineral.

Synthetic amethyst costs the same as natural one

How to distinguish natural amethyst from a fake

To make jewel-like specimens, use:

• glass;
• plastic;
• cheap breeds.

Sometimes amethyst is counterfeited with fluorite. It can be distinguished by its softness: amethyst is resistant, while the fake one shows scratches from sharp objects.

It is easy to identify plastic imitation - it weighs little and is warm to the touch.

To identify glass, examine the appearance of the specimen: natural stone is not perfectly transparent. If you managed to scratch the surface with a knife, the object is made of glass; there will be no marks left on the natural wood.

A universal method for identifying counterfeits is checking thermal conductivity. If it is low, the product is made of plastic, glass or other synthetic material. For greater accuracy, compare the specimen with one whose origin cannot be doubted.

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