| If you are in the wholesale jewelry business, it is | | | | monasteries. Since the early Egyptian to the Victorian |
| important that you learn interesting facts about the | | | | era, amethyst necklaces, rings, and pendants were |
| pieces you sell, in order to give added value to your | | | | very much in. |
| clients. This can mean the difference between selling | | | | Amethysts were a preferred ornament in Catholic |
| one jewel and selling many. | | | | churches during the Middle Ages. These were |
| In this article we are going to talk about the Amethyst. | | | | commonly worn by high rank members of the church |
| This is the birthstone for people born in February. It is | | | | in the form of rings. It is also said that they were worn |
| transparent quartz, deep purple in color, which is known | | | | by Roman women to maintain their husbands' attention, |
| to have healing properties. | | | | and the British also favored them a great deal, as the |
| The name comes from the Greek word "amethystos", | | | | amethyst in the Crown jewels show. Last, but not |
| which means "not drunken". Amethyst jewelry is | | | | least, Tibetan rosaries were made with amethysts. |
| popular because it is delicately crafted and relatively | | | | Amethysts can be used in a wide variety of jewelry |
| low in price. You can find amethyst jewelry pieces that | | | | pieces, like necklaces, ear studs, rings, pendants, and |
| look classic, antique, modern, and chic. | | | | bracelets. This type of jewelry can be used regularly |
| This stone is available in beautiful shades ranging from | | | | because the stones are very durable. These are |
| pale lilac to deep mauve and dark purple. The pale | | | | commonly set in gold and silver frames and can be |
| shades are known as Rose de France, while the dark | | | | combined with pearls, emeralds, Swarovski crystals, or |
| purple stones are called Siberian. The darker the | | | | zirconia. The combination with diamond jewelry is |
| shade, the more expensive it is; however, in general, | | | | especially attractive. The stone can be used in smooth, |
| they are less expensive than many other gemstones. | | | | glossy finish or rough unpolished texture, and it looks |
| Amethysts have the characteristic that they turn | | | | astounding in both. |
| yellow under heat. | | | | Amethyst earrings and rings, when worn regularly, lose |
| In the past, it meant sobriety and seriousness, and it is | | | | some of their shine because of oil and dirt, thus, these |
| said to inspire sincerity, fairness, justice, duty, and | | | | require careful cleaning in order to protect their quality. |
| devotion. Many people believe it has healing properties | | | | The gemstone can be cleaned with warm soapy |
| that purify the blood, calm the mind, and balance the | | | | water and a soft brush, and be wiped with a soft cloth. |
| spirit. | | | | It shouldn't be worn while exercising, swimming, or |
| Because of their purple tones, amethysts have been | | | | doing housework, and it must never be exposed to |
| traditionally used in combination with gold jewelry. They | | | | high temperatures or vibration. |
| were very popular among the monarchy and | | | | |