Dangling earrings with faceted amethysts

Well-being

In ancient times, the Greeks and Romans believed that amethyst helped resist intoxication. Wine goblets were frequently adorned with amethyst.

In Greek mythology, the God of wine, Dionysus, ardently courted a young girl named Amethystos. She rejected his advances and sought help from the goddess Artemis. To protect her, Artemis transformed her into a white stone. Dionysus, disappointed and offended, poured wine over the stone, which then turned purple.

In the Middle Ages, amethyst acquired a strong spiritual dimension. It became a symbol of faith and devotion. Bishops and cardinals often wore rings or signet rings adorned with amethysts. The stone’s purple color represented the ultimate sacrifice of Christ.

Amethyst symbolizes protection and balance. It helps dispel anxiety and anger, regulate stress, and master your emotions.

It is an excellent stone for combating insomnia. A tumbled stone is usually placed under the pillow or near the bed.

On a spiritual level, amethyst is the stone of wisdom and humility. It promotes concentration, meditation, and spiritual elevation. It stimulates the creative process, imagination, and clarity of mind.

Warning: This product is not intended for therapeutic use and cannot replace medical treatment.

Purification and recharging:

Cleansing:

Amethyst can be purified by placing it under water for a few moments. To preserve the jewelry setting, we recommend fumigation with a palo santo stick or white sage instead. Burn the palo santo or sage and pass your jewelry through the resulting smoke. Don’t forget to ventilate the room well after fumigating.

Recharging:

Amethyst can be recharged by placing it in moonlight for a few hours. It can also be placed in a quartz geode or on a quartz cluster (druzy). Warning! It’s not recommended to expose amethyst to the sun for long periods. Amethyst is sensitive to strong light and intense heat, which can alter the stone’s color.