Amethyst Sterling Silver Pendant
Beautiful natural Amethyst in stunning crystal formation, set in a sterling silver pendant with an attractive oxidised and hammered finish. This gemstone glitters beautifully, as the light catches each tiny facet - a real eye-catcher!
This pendant measures approximately 36x20x7mm including bail. Comes with a complimentary matching 18" antique silver plate chain. Your new pendant will be sent in a Two Skies gift box, with 'Colourful Quartzes' pamphlet, in letterbox friendly packaging.
The traditional birthstone for February is Amethyst, a variety of quartz that comes in a range of purple shades and can display some lovely stripes and banding. Amethyst was used as a gemstone by the ancient Egyptians and was largely employed in antiquity for intaglio engraved gems. A legend from ancient Greece tells us that a maiden called Amethyst was turned into a quartz crystal by the goddess Diana, to protect her from the attentions of Dionysus, god of drunkenness and frivolity! Once he saw what had happened, Dionysus was full of repentance and poured away his goblet of wine, forever staining the clear crystal purple. To this day, amethyst (from the word 'ametusthos' or 'not intoxicated') is used as a charm against drunkenness and to keep one calm and in control.
