subject: The Amazing Amethyst [print this page] The Amazing Amethyst The Amazing Amethyst
This violet, unique and seductive gemstone that's actually considered to be protecting the person wearing it against seduction has also been said to offer protection of drunkenness.This gemstone of February is also considered to have a lot of other miraculous powers, such as protecting crops, bringing good fortune to people going to war or hunt, driving evil spirits away, inspiring intellect and giving protection from snakebites, as well as encouraging friendships. Amethyst, with its unconventional crystal structure and varying intensity of color posed as a bit of a mystery to scientists.
It's now believed that it's color is linked to certain iron components and natural radioactive radiation. It's also known that amethyst changes its color while being heated and that it pales in daylight. The gemstone is found all around the world, but some of the nicest pieces, with most beautiful, deep color are found in Uruguay. They reach carat prices of more than a hundred euros, so they are sometimes imitated and synthetized by people trying to make fast profit.
Make sure that you check the background of the stone. It has been known that some of these have been passed off as real, but are actually synthetic replicas. It is important that you go to many different retailers before making your final decision since each amethyst tends to have its own characteristics. Find a shade which you really love rather than settling for one that you only like, if you cannot find one at your local retailer trying finding on online at a place like Gemvara.com that allows to customize your own piece of jewelry.
