Amethyst is a lovey purple stone form the quartz family! One the durability scale it rates a 7! Rated “good” for everyday wear. Amethyst is a very common stone used widely in lots of fashion jewelry across the world! It is suggested to avoid to much direct sunlight and heat due to the fact it can cause the color to start to fade. To clean your amethyst, us a soft toothbrush with a gentle solution of dish soap and warm water! Most major sources of Amethyst come from Africa and South America.

“Amethyst was as expensive as ruby and emerald until the 19th Century, when Brazil’s large deposits were discovered. It was believed to prevent intoxication—amethystos means “not drunk” in ancient Greek. Today, as the most valued quartz variety, amethyst is in demand for designer pieces and mass-market jewelry alike, and its purple to pastel hues retain wide consumer appeal.”