Amethyst
Amethyst Angel Pendant, in 9.25 Silver.2.5″ in length. Containing 5 cut Amethyst crystal.
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The power of the mind is stimulated by the Amethyst Angel, assisting concentration, study, memory, intuitiom and decision making. Strenthening our spiritual connectedness, she aids meditation, restores emotional balance, and brings comfort in times of grief or sadness. She also helps overcome stress, negative thought patterns and addictions.
Birthstone for Feb/March.
Crown Chakra.
Pendant comes with an 18″ Sterling Silver curb chain.
Futher reading about Amethyst.
The Amethyst Angel Pendant showing colour of Amethyst Crystal.
Amethyst is the birthstone for the month of February, and the star sign Pisces. It is also the traditional anniversary gemstone for the sixth year of marriage. Once considered more valuable than diamonds, this member of the quartz family occurs naturally as crystals within rocks. The stones are mined in America, Brazil, Uruguay, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Zambia, Australia and in the mountains of Russia
Amethyst can lighten if exposed to strong sunlight for a long time. When heated to 550-560 Centigrade, the colour changes to dark yellow or reddish brown. They are then called Citrines. These are more richly coloured and more expensive then natural Citrine.
Amethysts can range in colour from pale lilac to nearly black purple. Since purple has always been the colour of royalty, Amethysts abound in the ornaments of the British Crown Jewels and in the adornments of the ancient Greeks and Egyptians as well. They have been found in ruins dating as far back as the ninth century, adorning royal jewellery, sceptres, and crowns.
The intense violet hue of February’s birthstone appealed to early monarchs, perhaps because they often wore this colour as a symbol of their elevated position. Purple dye was once scarce and expensive, reserved only for the garments of royalty, so the colour came to symbolize power and status.
The Greeks believed that whoever wore an Amethyst or drank from an Amethyst cup would not become intoxicated. In fact, the word Amethyst is derived from the Greek word “amethystos,” meaning sober. In ancient Greece, the gemstone was associated with the god of wine, and it was common practice to serve this beverage from Amethyst goblets in the belief that this would prevent overindulgence. It was also claimed that amethyst had a sobering effect on those “drunk” on love’s passion.
Even today, amethyst is considered a stabilizing force for those struggling to overcome addictive behaviors. In general, the gemstone is believed to have a calming and tranquilizing influence, bestowing a sense of peace to the wearer, by calming and balancing the emotions.
Amethyst is a symbol of piety, spirituality and devotion. The rich purple gemstones are used to ornament costumes and crosses used in religious ceremony, and are frequently found in the rings, and rosaries worn by bishops and priests.
It is also believed that Amethysts encourage pleasant dreams because they allow you to “channel” positive universal energy. As a result many people place an amethyst under their pillow before going to sleep, so as to enjoy “sweet dreams” throughout the night.
December 21st, 2008 at 12:51 pm
Hello!
I love the pieces you show, but I need to ask, do you send them outside the UK? If so, how much would the total cost be for sending to Europe?
Thanks,
Ana
December 22nd, 2008 at 9:53 am
Yes,I will certainly post outside the UK, the postage will be 9 euro, for internatioal registered post.
Thank you for your enquiry,
Linda.
December 22nd, 2008 at 9:57 am
I think the total cost will be about 76 euro, you will see this as you fill in your details from the “buy it now” pages.
Thank you again,and best wishes for the season,
Linda.
June 21st, 2009 at 7:22 pm
Hello Linda,I have just purchased a special amethyst angel from your web site…I know it’s a personal choice..but do you recommend ameythst for loss and grieving?I seem to be very much drawn towards amethysts and the colour purple since my husband passed away earlier this year.
Thanks,
Iris
June 21st, 2009 at 7:24 pm
Hello Linda,I have just purchased a special amethyst angel from your web site…I know it’s a personal choice..but do you recommend ameythst for loss and grieving?I seem to be very much drawn towards amethysts since my husband passed away earlier this year.
Thanks,
Iris
October 26th, 2009 at 10:53 am
Hello Linda
I am looking for a really special present for my daughters 18th birthday, she really is my angel, and is studying for her A levels before hopefully going to Uni next year. If I were to order one of your amethyst angel pendants today, when could I expect to receive it? I live in Kent and would ideally like to have it delivered to my work address would this be a problem? and could you plese tell me the cost in pounds?
Thank you
Claire