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Amethyst Bead Necklace - FJ.4590
Medium: Amethyst
Additional Information: K.
£4,200.00
Location: UAE
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The name of this exquisite purple quartz crystal
comes from the Greek word meaning "not drunk"
as the stone was believed in Antiquity to keep the
wearer sober no matter how much wine he might
consume. All the great ancient civilizations valued
the gem, which was particularly popular in Egypt
for scarabs and in Greece and Rome for intaglio
rings. Because of its wine-dark color and its use
to prevent intoxication, many were carved with the
head of the wine-god Dionysus. The oldest known
stone in the Crown Jewels of England is an
amethyst first worn in the 11th Century by Edward
the Confessor. Even today, the rings of high-
ranking ecclesiastics often have amethysts as
their center stones. Many wonderful and
therapeutic properties are ascribed to the gem: it
can cure gout, it cleanses the body of impurities,
it keeps the mind clear and alert and improves the
memory, it gives the wearer pleasant dreams and
keeps him immune from infection and contagious
diseases. Because of its purple hue, amethyst is
also said to have a soothing effect on the wearer,
preventing outbursts of temper and making one
generally amiable. It is also reputed to inspire
creativity. Because it is a crystal, the energy level
radiating from this translucent royal gem is
particularly high, causing the wearer to feel
wonderful both inside and out.
- (FJ.4590)
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