Amethyst is a semi-precious gemstone that up until the 18th century was considered as valuable as diamond, ruby, emerald and sapphire gems. Amethyst is the rarest form of quartz and arguably the most popular form of quartz. It’s a fairly hard gem, and is found within geodes all across the globe. Spectral analysis shows that amethyst crystals contain manganese, which is a mineral that we require every day for good health. The amethyst we use is natural and pure, but many stones on the market today are either synthetic or have been adulterated to produce the desired shades used for jewelry.
Throughout history, purple, lilac, and lavender amethyst crystal have been associated with royalty. Amethyst crystals have also been used to heal a variety of health conditions down through the ages, ranging from alcohol addiction, sleep disorders, mental dysfunction and pain reduction. Recent data has shown that amethyst may also be helpful for detoxification.
