Amethyst Gemstone Jewelry and Their History

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Last weekend on Ribbons and Pearls, the talk was of the lovely ruby gemstone and their history. Oh, and of course three nice ruby gemstones.

Tonight, we're going with amethyst, my birthstone. From beautiful deep violet shades to light lavender, I can hardly ever resist a long gaze at an amethyst stone -- doesn't matter if it's sitting on a shelf as a book end or a white gold band. I love em'! I think most of you would agree that amethyst is one of the most beautiful gemstones of all, right?

And they just so happen to have an even more interesting history than those pretty little rubies do! Let's just take a dive into the history of these babies, then you can scroll to see the lovely pieces of jewelry we've picked out as favorites this week. Of course it was a tough one considering how many beautiful pieces of amethyst jewelry that's available.

You know how some objects, like black diamonds were believed to ward off evil, or how symbols have been used throughout history as a means to protect the wearer from evil spirits and such?

Well, Amethyst was believed by Ancient Greeks and Romans to have this strange ability (and it's really strange. Just you wait!) to provide its owner with protection from becoming drunk or intoxicated. I'm not even kidding.

So, due to this strange belief, back in the ancient-y days, these Ancient Greeks and Romans would drink from cups made of amethyst  all because they believed they wouldn't get drunk! They also wore the amethyst gemstone as jewelry thinking this would suffice and they could drink themselves merry without actually... well, becoming very merry!

It's also been believed that carrying an amethyst stone gives one protection from harm or negative things like sickness, thieves, etc.

Aside from that interesting belief about the gorgeous gemstone, amethyst is still used today for its supposed healing properties, as are other things like crystals. I actually don't find this one so far-fetched as I tend to believe that stones do have energy, which explains my constant use of salt rock lamps.

Amethyst  has quite a few uses. It's been used as remedies for ailments, even acne (by spitting on the stone and applying or rubbing the stone on the affected area).  Amethyst is believed to detoxify the body, treat ailments of the nervous system and brain (think headache), to promote clearer thinking, and even stress,  insomnia and nightmares if the stone is  placed under the pillow at night and even melancholy.

Interestingly enough, people also use amethyst in ridding themselves of addictions because they say the amethyst has the ability to give one inner strength.

Those who are "in touch" with their pineal gland (very interesting stuff!) may find it interesting to know that amethyst is thought to be a "target" for this area and possibly be helpful in development of psychic abilities or things like manifestation or meditation.

Chinese Medicine uses the amethyst gemstone to treat stomach pain and nightmares.

These aren't even the full of what amethyst is said to be capable of when used by a person. It's really intriguing, so go take a look for yourself to read the full "properties" of this amazing gem. I wouldn't say it's crazy to believe something so old and beautiful could carry some kind of beneficial property. Would you? Some of the claims are a bit hard to fully believe, but I'd bet some of them are helpful. What do you guys think?

The best of both worlds for a diamond and amethyst lover, this Amethyst Diamond Gemstone Ring features a gorgeous violet shade amethyst along with a diamond encrusted ring setting. Can you say icing on the cake?

Who wouldn't be ecstatic to ward off negative events by wearing this hunk of burning beauty?

And you could always add an amethyst and crystal bracelet to that mix. You know, to be extra sure you ward off negative.

    

Equally as beautiful, especially for the person who loves heart-shaped jewelry, but has a collection full of the typical red is this one: