When we talk about gemstone, most people may think about jewelry and adornments. Well, gemstone is apiece of mineral crystal which is cut and polished in some ways, so it appears very beautiful. There are many kinds of gemstone. The different color gives different name and beauty to the stone. One of the most mesmerizing […]
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Amethyst is a violet variety of quartz. It is often used in jewelry. The stone gets its name from the Koine Greek ἀμέθυστος amethystos from ἀ- a-, “not” and μεθύσκω methysko / μεθύω methyo, “intoxicate”. This references the belief that the stone protected its owner from alcohol intoxication (drunkenness). The ancient Egyptians had a belief that Amethyst could protect a person from being poisoned. In the medieval era, people often […]