Legacy Amethis - Ring with Amethyst

The loving god Dionysus, the patron of winemaking, was noticed by the sweet nymph Ametis and began to molest it. She did not know where to hide from the enamored god. Her patron, Artemis, turned the nymph into a precious stone, which everyone recognized as an amulet, protecting from intoxication. Its very name is translated from Greek as "not drunk". It is possible that its name came from a color similar to the color of a very diluted red wine, from which it is already impossible to get drunk. And they also believed that this stone is a symbol of devotion and that it strengthens man's will. The ring with an amethyst was traditionally worn by Saint Valentine. It is believed that this is the stone of love.

Mineral

This is a kind of ubiquitous quartz. The stone has a violet color, which varies from dark purple to pink. Usually they are found in the form of crystals and druses. There are amethysts in Ceylon, Brazil, the USA and Madagascar. There are also in Russia, on the Kola Peninsula. By the color of amethyst can determine his homeland. Stones from the Kola Peninsula have a blue-lilac shade. Ceylon minerals are pale lilac.

Mineral products

Its crystals are large enough, from 5 to 10 cm long. They have been used since ancient times for the manufacture of rings, seals, gems. In Russia they were decorated with icons, crosses, crowns. Nowadays, this stone is used in the role of inserts in various jewelry. Prices are low compared to the prices of other precious stones, which is explained by the large number of synthetic stones, in appearance and quality, not at all different from natural stones.

Rings

At one time, the ring with amethyst was presented at the consecration to the clergy. It is done so and so far. But today any person can wear such an ornament. Dressed in silver and carved in the form of a heart, the amethyst is presented as a gift to the groom as a symbol of her love. A ring with an amethyst of delicate and refined color is suitable for women of all ages. They are inserted into ornaments made of yellow and white gold, and also of silver.

Silver jewelry with an amethyst is inexpensive. Their price is quite affordable and varies depending on the weight of the metal from 3 to 6 thousand rubles. At the same time, the processing quality and design are very high. For example, a very beautiful silver ring with an amethyst of almost black "Magic of Gold" for 5220 rubles offer online stores. Such an ornament of yellow or white gold has a value of 6 thousand rubles and above, depending on the weight of the metal and the quality of the production of the ring. This decoration, made of white gold, looks very good. The lilac shade of the stone suits him best. A rather large selection of such jewelry is offered by jewelry online stores. Such a gold ring with amethyst on the Internet is not worth more than a gold ring with the same stone in an ordinary jewelry store. This mineral with diamonds looks fine in a frame of white gold. Such a ring with an amethyst can adorn several dozen small diamonds, depending on the designer's decision. The cost increases to 20 thousand rubles.