Amethyste

The Amethyst

The amethyst stone is part of the purple quartz family, that is to say, stones composed of silicon dioxide. This stone varies between diaphanous and translucent, between a purplish and purple hue, which is mainly due to the impurities of iron that can be found in its crystalline lens. The shades that can be found for this stone can range from purple to bluish to light violet. It is possible to find more purple tones depending on its extraction location. The same amethyst stone can offer and often offers different intensities of colors, presenting an alloy of blue, purple and pink. Up to 250°C, the color of this stone is perfectly intact. From 500°C, the color of this stone transforms to become light yellow.

A little history...

The amethyst comes from the Latin amethystus, it is known since ancient times, the Egyptians made jewels of it.
Pharaohs wore amethyst pendants. The amethyst is present on the ring of all the bishops, which is of the same color as their outfit: purple.
Hence its name "the stone of the bishops".
She was supposed to bring them clarity of mind.
Amethyst has also always been present in the jewels of the British royal crown.

Provenance

Amethyst is found in many deposits around the world. The most beautiful come from Brazil and Uruguay. Today, this stone is also mined and exploited in African, South American, American, Russian and Australian countries.

The Amethyst in Astrology

This stone is now associated with February 14, the festival of lovers.
Amethyst is the birthstone of children born in February.
It is the stone of the signs Virgin, Sagittarius, Aquarius, Pisces.
It is traditionally offered for the 48th wedding anniversary.

Amethyst in lithotherapy

Amethyst was originally used to clarify the mind and give its owner luck in business. Amethyst was once placed under children’s pillows to prevent them from having nightmares. It is associated with people of whole character and devoted to their loved ones. It helps to soothe nervousness and anger.

Take care of your Amethyst

Some varieties of amethyst may fade if exposed to excessive light. Avoid excessively exposing your amethysts to these conditions.

Our selection of jewelry in Amethyst

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- Amethyst necklaces
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- Amethyst earrings

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Earrings Alesia

€1,780.00

Earrings in 750 ‰ white and yellow gold with diamonds - Pedro Alves collection - Available in white with rose gold or white gold 750 ‰.

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Earrings Angèle

€2,040.00

Earrings in 750 ‰ white gold and diamonds - Pedro Alves collection - Available in yellow gold or Rose gold 750 ‰.

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Earrings Alenka

€2,060.00

Earrings in 750 ‰ rose gold, diamonds and amethyst - Pedro Alves collection - Available in white gold or yellow gold 750 ‰ with smoky quart or citrine

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Earrings Alenka

€2,060.00

Earrings in 750 ‰ white gold, diamonds and amethyst - Pedro Alves collection - Available in yellow gold or Rose gold 750 ‰ with smoky quart or citrine

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Earrings Alenka

€2,060.00

Earrings in 750 ‰ yellow gold, diamonds and amethyst - Pedro Alves collection - Available in white gold or Rose gold 750 ‰ with smoky quart or citrine

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Earrings Calista

€16,500.00

Moving Earrings in 750 ‰ white gold and diamonds 5,032 cts - Amália collection.

The earrings that Amália liked the most are depicted in “Amália, the film” in a very special and particular way. They appear as an offer of friendship and affection from your great friend Ricardo Espírito Santo. In fact, they were offered by Eduardo Ricciardi. Offstage, Amália wore them without pendants.

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Earrings Calypso

€450.00

Earrings in 750 ‰ white gold - Necklace and bracelet available.

The countless trips and contact with the world gave Amália Rodrigues a keen aesthetic and critical sense. They gave it a cosmopolitan and contemporary image. But his immense national pride was never pinched. She has always been an ambassador for Portugal and proudly exhibited her traditions and heritage, also in jewelry, although molding them to her taste.

The earrings and bracelet are creations made from the replica of the necklace.

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