THE AMETHYST
THE AMETHYST
Transparent quartz in various shades of purple, it is the most precious variety of quartz used in jewelry. In the Middle Age they said that the amethyst encouraged celibacy and symbolized piety. Used to ornament churches, it was considered the stone of the bishops, who still wear amethyst rings. The most important deposits are in Brazil and Madagascar. Its name derives from the Greek amethystos which means “not drunk”. In fact, amethyst was considered a strong antidote against drunkenness and still today it symbolizes sobriety.
