Amethyst

The beautiful Amethyst is another variety of quartz.

The violet or purple color of amethyst has long been knows as ornamental jewelry by several ancient civilization. Infact, it is the wonderful violet color that makes this quartz the most sought after the other varieties. Since the ancient Egyptians, amethyst was used as gemstone jewelry. The ancient Greeks and Romans also wore amethyst and made drinking pot of it in the belief that it would prevent intoxication.

The mystique of amethyst has been preserved for thousands of years. Amethyst was believed to posses the magic of healing and psychic empowerment. Amethysts also are believed to calm emotions and reduce stress. It’s an amulet for travelers, and helps whoever holds the stone to have a more optimistic outlook and perspective. Placing it under your pillow is supposed to help induce sleep and prophetic dreams.

Amethyst has a large number of qualities and uses that have been given it over the years and it is said to be a stone that radiates energy which has often been referred to as the purple ray. It is referred to as a Spiritual Stone because its color violet is same as that of the crown chakra.

Some people use amethyst balls not so much for divination, but to channel knowledge and healing from the universe. It’s also used for healing in a variety of ways. If you merely hold it in your hand or keep it in your pocket, you can channel the healing powers of amethysts. Although a healing crystal doesn’t necessarily need to be amethyst, it’s one that’s often used for spiritual as well as physical healing.

Apart from all the magic things, amethyst is indeed a beautiful gemstones.