Posted by Admin on February 2, 2009
An Amazing Purple Semi-precious Stone: the Amethyst by Priyanka Arora The term for the semi-precious stone Amethyst comes from the Greek word ‘Amethystos’, which means not drunken. This stone was actually believed by the Greeks of ancient times to prevent intoxication. It is also the birthstone for those people born in February. The amethyst is [...]
Posted by Admin on September 9, 2008
Amethyst – Tears of Beauty by Melanie Spark The Amethyst Gemstone is a semi-precious jewel of violet or purple colour that is available in many different shapes and sizes and is a common form of transparent crystallized Quartz. Amethyst is the Birthstone for the month of February and is mined in Brazil, Uruguay, Russia, Bolivia [...]
Posted by Admin on November 7, 2007
November’s Citrine and Topaz: Birthstones with a Sunny Disposition written for SWCreations by Stephanie Dray With fallen leaves swirling on chill winds, November marks our last fond farewell to warmer days. As trees turn color and people get cozy with spiced cider, the gemstones for this month are bound to bring seasonal cheer. Citrine and [...]
An Amazing Purple Semi-precious Stone: the Amethyst
