Amethyst has been highly esteemed throughout the ages for its stunning beauty and legendary

powers to stimulate, and soothe, the mind and emotions. It is a semi-precious stone in today’s

classifications, but to the ancients, it was a “Gem of Fire”; a Precious Stone worth, at times in history,

as much as a Diamond.

Amethyst has always been associated with February, the month the Romans dedicated to Neptune,

their water god. Therefore, it should be no surprise that it is the traditional birthstone of that month.

It is the stone of St. Valentine and faithful love

Throughout history, the special virtue of Amethyst has been that of preventing drunkenness and

overindulgence. Ancient Greeks and Romans routinely studded their goblets with Amethyst believing

that wine drunk from an Amethyst cup would not lead to intoxication. They also believed that an

Amethyst worn on the body, especially at the navel, had a sobering effect not only for inebriation but

for over-zealousness in passion as well.

Catholic bishops also wore Amethyst in a ring to protect them from mystical intoxication. Kissing the

ring kept others from similar mystical intoxication and kept them grounded in spiritual thought.

Amethyst stimulates the Third Eye, Crown, and Etheric Chakras enhancing cognitive perception as

well as accelerating the development of intuitive and psychic ability. It initiates wisdom and greater

understanding and is a stone of comfort for those grieving the loss of a loved one.

Amethyst’s ability to expand the higher mind also enhances one’s creativity and passion. It

strengthens the imagination and intuition and refines the thinking processes. It helps in the

assimilation of new ideas, putting thought into action, and brings projects to fruition. Amethyst is

also well-known as a talisman of focus and success.

Our Amethysts are in their raw form and are absolutely beautiful.