amethysts

Violet quartz stones

Amethysts are purple or violet quartz gemstones, prized since antiquity for jewelry and ornamental use.

The color ranges from pale lavender to deep purple, with the most valued specimens showing rich, saturated hues.

Amethysts were once considered precious stones on par with diamonds and rubies, but large deposits discovered in the 19th century made them more accessible.

Her grandmother's ring featured a deep purple amethyst surrounded by small diamonds.

gemstone

purple

Hue between crimson and azure

faceted · cabochon · gem · carat · clarity · inclusion · brilliance · translucent · polished · raw

color

purple

Hue between crimson and azure

grape · plum · mauve · wine · pale · Siberian · saturation · hue · tone · royal

jewelry

ring

Closed curve shape

bracelet · brooch · tiara · crown · birthstone · February · setting · silver · gold · cocktail ring

geology

quartz

Crystalline silicon dioxide

volcanic · hydrothermal · Brazil · Uruguay · Zambia · Siberia · Arizona · geode · vein · deposit

spiritual

healing

Restoration of health

intuition · protection · calming · energy · cleansing · metaphysical · reiki · aura · vibration · manifestation

Categories
Opposites
gemstone color spectrum

amethystscitrines

Golden-hued quartz gems

rubies · amber · fire opals · carnelian · topazes

gemstone value hierarchy

amethystsdiamonds

Precious crystallized carbon

rubies · emeralds · sapphires · natural pearls · Colombian emeralds

material authenticity

amethystscubic zirconia

Lab-made diamond simulant

rhinestones

Phrases
Family

amethyst

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G