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amethyst pictureAmethyst

Amethyst is always purple, ranging from pale lilac to deep violet. It is from the Quartz family and has been, throughout history, the most important member of this family. The deeper colors are the most valuable and this gem has been widely used in jewelry.
Amethyst has been a favorite of royalty, from Egypt to the British Crown Jewels, as purple is often considered a royal color. Amethyst has been thought to dissipate evil thoughts and increase intelligence. It has also been known as a symbol for sobriety. Amethyst is the birthstone for February. Today Amethyst is found in Brazil, Central America and Africa.

Style # VNH5850 features an 11x11mm Antique Cut Amethyst

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