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Amethyst
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Amethyst
People love their gemstones. Whether they stick with their birth gemstone color, or they have a special favorite, Amethyst is definitely up there.
Amethyst is often categorized as a type of quartz mineral and gets its name from a-methustos, a word from the Greek origin, which means "not intoxicated". The history of this stone has come from ancient Greek mythology. Amethysts are found in huge amounts on the Earth's surface. They are a beautiful gemstone that can range from a deep dark purple to a lighter violet or a almost pink shade. Often worn in fashion jewelry or even more dainty jewelry pieces, they sure look beautiful. Amethysts are even the most preferred gemstones due to their beautiful hues. Thankfully, there is a large supply of them which can make the costs more affordable.
It's common to find the deeper purple stones in Brazil, while the more red or violet shades in the country of Madagascar. Deep purple ones have also been spotted in Uruguay, but they are known for their imperfections.
Wherever you get them from, they will be beautiful and can easily be worn for many different things. From earrings to bracelets, rings, and pendants, you can find this sort of fashion jewelry just about anywhere.
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