for inner peace
Amethyst
Amethyst brings shades of lilac and deep violet, with color that changes as the light moves. Explore handmade jewelry from our Nashville studio that lets this purple quartz take the lead.
- Color
- Soft lilac to deep violet, sometimes with a reddish-purple cast.
- Family
- Purple quartz, in the same family as citrine and rose quartz.
- Wear
- 7 on the Mohs scale; good for regular wear, with care around sudden temperature changes.
- A little history
- Its name comes from Greek amethystos, a word tied to the ancient belief that it guarded against drunkenness.
Gemstone characteristics
- Color
- Soft lilac to deep violet, sometimes with a reddish-purple cast.
- Family
- Purple quartz, in the same family as citrine and rose quartz.
- Wear
- 7 on the Mohs scale; good for regular wear, with care around sudden temperature changes.
- A little history
- Its name comes from Greek amethystos, a word tied to the ancient belief that it guarded against drunkenness.
“Quiet the mind and the soul will speak.”
Amethyst jewelry, made by hand in Nashville
Explore Judith Bright’s Amethyst gemstone jewelry, handcrafted in Nashville, Tennessee. Choose a design that feels like you, and let the gemstone bring its own color and character to the piece.
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