 | "Royal Amethyst and Sterling complete this set. Earwires are non-tarnish Sterling Silver.
Stone Wisdom: Amethyst is the purple form of Quartz. Traces of manganese create the purple color, while traces of iron are responsible for the depth of the color. The word "amethyst" is from the Greek amethystos, from a (anti) + methyein (to be drunk), from methy, "wine."
** Amethyst is the official birthstone of February, and is used for the 4th, 6th, and 17th wedding anniversaries.
** In Greek myths, the god of wine, Dionysus, fell in love with a nymph, who ran from him. In a panic, she called upon Artemis, goddess of maidens, to save her from the drunken god. Artemis turned her into a white quartz statue. Later, Dionysus felt badly for what he had done. As a sign of affection, he poured wine over the statue. As the white turned to purple, he vowed that anyone who wore an amethyst would be immune to drunkenness. ** This stone is purported to calm the mind, enhance meditation, relax the body, and enhance dream state. It is a calming stone that soothes those in constant mental activity, and thus has earned the nickname of "Nature's Tranquilizer."
** Physically, Amethyst is thought to prevent drunkenness, ease headache (if placed on the forehead) & toothache. It also is thought to aid insomnia when placed under the pillow (its similarity in color to lavender, a well-known calming flower, might be responsible for this belief.) Ancient Greeks were so convinced it would allow a person to drink as much wine as they liked without getting drunk that they created wine goblets made from Amethyst!" Location: Hand-Crafted
Size: Approx. 1 1/2"
Weight: 1.0 lbs.
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