Amethyst

Amethyst. It is a special and most expensive variety of quartz. It belongs to the semi-precious stones, which are valued by jewelers and collectors, many dream of having jewelry with a beautiful stone, because it has not been available to the general public for centuries. The properties of the mineral distinguish it from others. This stone was known and valued even in Ancient Egypt. Translated from ancient Greek, the name of the stone means "not drunk" or "not to be drunk." It has long been believed that the owner of the purple crystal talisman is not at risk of alcoholism, no matter how much he drinks. The mineral has many shades. Here are the main ones: dark purple and red purple; blue-red and lilac with a purple tint; dark cherry and pink. It is not surprising that during the millennia of its glory, the valuable amethyst has acquired many legends and facts. It is worth knowing the most interesting of them: Other names of the stone are "blessed", "stone of the apostle", "stone violet". According to legend, the god of wine Bach almost killed the nymph Ametis. The goddess Artemis, who saved her, turned her into stone. Bacchus poured wine over the nymph to resurrect her, and a stone of amazing beauty and color was born. In Russia, amethyst was valued higher than rubies. The legend of the curse of the Delhi sapphire, which brought misfortune to its owners, tells of an amethyst that was mistaken for a sapphire. Saint Valentine had an amethyst ring in the shape of Cupid. The British scepter, a symbol of royal power, features a large round amethyst. According to biblical legends, the amethyst, representing the apostle Matthew, along with 11 other precious stones, was in the chest of the high priest Aaron. Each new pope receives an amethyst ring when he takes office. The incredible properties of the stone have been repeatedly described in ancient encyclopedias of healing, witchcraft and magic. It was believed to be a symbol of peace and harmony. Purple is the color of the Ajna chakra, which symbolizes the third eye. The main list of problems that amethyst can cure is as follows: headaches of varying intensity (improves the activity of blood vessels in the head); sore throat, colds and viral diseases (if you put a stone in water for a day and then drink it); depression and anxiety, apathy, panic attacks; various skin diseases; congenital speech defects. The stone promotes memory, concentration and logical thinking. It can be used for any relaxing procedures: baths, massages and meditation. It is enough to light aromatic candles and place the stone at a distance of at least 20 cm so as not to damage it. The crystal is great for insomnia, helps you fall asleep and have vivid dreams. The magical stone gives courage and endurance to men, and prolongs youth to women, preserves their beauty and freshness of body and skin. In love relationships, it is valued for its ability to unite people in pairs and preserve feelings, create strong unions, and help during pregnancy and childbirth. It was worn by widows in memory of a spouse who died early. It also serves as a reliable amulet for the home and cleanses the home of negative energy. It is believed that amethyst promotes spiritual self-knowledge, allows you to discover the harmony of life and enlightenment. The amulet will protect against the negative influence of witchcraft and diseases. The amulet protects against insomnia, bad habits and attachments, and is also a symbol of purity and peace. Harmony with the crystal will help you feel the hypocrisy and insincerity of people, as well as get rid of hot temper and irritability. One of the magical effects of amethyst is that it helps in love, protects the family hearth from temptations and outside influences, prevents infidelity. Therefore, it is a good gift between lovers or spouses. Purple amethyst energizes water well, helps reduce swelling and bruising, relieves pain and joint diseases.