Amethyst Sterling Silver Rings |
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Amethyst is a beautiful Semi Precious Gem Stone. Depending on where the stone was mined the color can vary from a deep purple to a lighter pale purple. Mines in different regions of the world are know for lighter or deeper shades. Amethyst is a real stone which is mined from the earth. The stones are heat treated to enhance the color. |
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AmethystAmethyst is the Birth stone for February. Amethyst has a hardness rating of 7 on a scale of 1 to 10. A diamond is the only stone with a hardness rating of 10. For practical purposes a 7 is a "good" level of hardness for rings and jewelry. Most natural colored stones have a hardness rating of about 7 to 8. Amethyst is the purple variety of quartz. The name comes from the Greek language and means "not drunken." This was maybe due to the ancient belief that it would ward off the effects of alcohol. Some believe that the Greeks were referring to the almost wine like color. Natural Amethyst has a denser color than CZ which is colored purple. The color purple is traditionally the color of royalty. It has been used since the dawn of history to adorn rulers and monarchs. Amethyst is a lovely and affordable stone with execellent color, and it's affordable price makes it a good choice to set into Sterling Silver Rings. |
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