Faceted Amethyst gemstones set in 9ct white gold to create elegant and unusual earrings.

Weighs: 3g   Gemstone measurement: 7mm x 10mm.

Amethyst is a silicate mineral with traces of iron formed when silica rich solutions entered rock cavities, evaporated forming beautiful crystals . In the right conditions the iron in the crystals is irradiated  so producing the purple colour of the stone. 

Amethyst was hightly prized during Medieval times due to its intense and vibrant purple colour and became known as the regal stone . Amethyst is said to alleviate stress, improve insomnia and even prevent drunkenness!!!  This suggestion dates back to the times of the Ancient Greeks who fashioned Amethyst drinking vessels believing they would protect against drunkenness . However, perhaps some deception was involved  as the vessels could be filled with water but the colour of the Amethyst made it appear that they were filled with red wine and so you would not get intoxicated !

A birthstone for Pisces and Aquarius.