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An Amethyst necklace. A single row of 15 polished cut Amethyst Hearts (28 mm) with approx One ore two polished cut Amethyst cubes (6mm) at each terminal. 17 inches (43cm) long, attached to a silver ring and bar clasp.
AMETHYST is the
birthstone
associated with February. It is also associated with the astrological signs of Pisces, Aries (especially the violet and purple variety), Aquarius, and Sagittarius. It is a symbol of heavenly understanding, and of the pioneer in
thought
and action
on the philosophical, religious, spiritual, and material planes. Ranking members of the Roman Catholic Church traditionally wear rings set with a large amethyst as part of their office. The Greek word "amethystos"
(αμέθυστος) basically can be translated as "not drunken." Amethyst was considered to be a strong antidote against drunkenness, which is why wine goblets were often carved from it. Supposedly, when
a
drunken Dionysus was pursuing a maiden called Amethystos, who refused his affections, she prayed to the gods to remain chaste. The goddess Artemis
granted the prayer, transforming her into a white stone; humbled by Amethystos' desire to
remain
chaste, Dionysus poured wine over the stone she had become as an offering, dying the crystals purple. Variants of the story include that Dionysus, the god of intoxication, had been insulted by a mortal and swore revenge on the next
mortal who
crossed
his path, creating fierce tigers to carry out his wish; the mortal turned out to be a beautiful young woman, Amethystos, who was on her way to pay tribute to Artemis. Her life is spared by Artemis, who transforms the maiden
into a statue
of
pure
crystalline quartz to protect her from the brutal claws. Dionysus wept tears of wine in remorse for his action at the sight of the beautiful statue. The god's tears stained the quartz purple. Another variation involves
the
goddess Rhea
presenting
Dionysus with the amethyst stone to preserve the winedrinker's sanity. Please click here for ordering the Amethyst Necklace & La Scala jewellery
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An Amethyst necklace. This fabulous amethyst necklace features deep purple, Heart cut amethysts . Ah.S1
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