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by Julie Lee of Julie's Jewelry Design, LLC.
February's birthstone and the
traditional stone for a sixth wedding anniversary is Amethyst.
Of all the quartz varieties, amethyst is by far the best known and most
valuable. Amethyst derives its name from the Greek word meaning, "not to
intoxicate", and its reputed power to prevent inebriation led to the belief
that drinking wine from an amethyst cup would prevent drunkenness.
Amethyst gave rise to many other legends. It was thought to safeguard
soldiers, ensure victory, aid hunters, protect against diseases, control evil
thoughts, quicken the intelligence, and make its owner shrewd in business.
Several amethysts adorn the coronation regalia of England. The Orb, a
golden ball six inches in diameter, contains a spectacularly colored amethyst
one and one half inches high (4cm). The Royal Scepter is studded with amethysts,
as is the coronet of the Prince of Wales. Today, Roman Catholic bishops often
wear amethyst rings, and their ceremonial wine is drunk from goblets made from
amethyst.
THE COLOR PURPLE
The colors that create purple are red and blue, two colors poles apart
physically, emotionally, and symbolically. Since the brain is uncertain which
color it is responding to, red or blue, purple is known as a psychologically
oscillating (swinging) color. People either have a positive passion ("purple
passion"), or hate the color.
SELECTION
We offer amethyst in a variety of shapes, sizes, and color hues. Five
qualities of genuine faceted amethyst are available for you, including our new
checkerboard cuts. We also carry genuine amethyst in four qualities of Signity
machine cut faceted gems and one quality of cabochon cut. Currently offer is
amethyst cut from rough.
Please call your friendly sales consultant today and place your order for
this proven seller!
Julie Lee is a web designer and founder of
Julie's Jewelry Design, LLC. Julie's Jewels is a
Texas based retail jewelry company specializing in high quality, affordable
jewelry pieces created to be treasured for a lifetime.
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