Amethyst

Amethyst is one of the most popular and indeed one of the most common crystals. It is found worldwide from the UK through the USA to India and Africa.

Amethyst is a variety of quartz and the name comes from the Ancient Greek word for intoxicated. This is due to the fact that it was believed that the stone protected the wearer from drunkenness. In fact the Greeks and Romans made drinking cups from amethyst to ward off getting drunk! In medieval times European soldiers wore amulets made from amethyst to protect them in battle.

Amethysts beautiful colour is due in the main to the ferric iron impurities within it.

Amethyst is the traditional birthstone for February.

Our small Amethyst tumbled stones are between 2.5cms and 2.7cms long. Our medium ones are between 2cms and 3.5cms and our large stone is 3.5cms

Small (6 - 9g) - £0.60 (1 available)

Medium (10-19g) - £1.00 (29 available)

Large (20-26g) - £1.30 (1 available) 

Amethyst is often used in meditation as it calms the mind, turning your thoughts away from mundane negative things and towards tranquility and deeper understanding.

Amethyst is a very spiritual stone, encouraging spiritual wisdom. With regard to the chakras, Amethyst can be placed on the 3rd eye to stimulate it.

Amethyst has many healing properties:

• boosts the production of hormones
• cleanses the organs
• cleanses the blood
• eases headaches
• reduces bruising
• heals lung and respiratory diseases
• helps insomnia

Also available (Click the relevant image)

                                  Amethyst Crystal Wand                            Amethyst Pendulum

                                  Amethyst Crystal Chip Bracelet