If you are in the wholesale jewelry business, it is important that you learn interesting facts about the pieces you sell, in order to give added value to your clients. This can mean the difference between selling one jewel and selling many.
In this article we are going to talk about the Amethyst. This is the birthstone for people born in February. It is transparent quartz, deep purple in color, which is known to have healing properties.
The name comes from the Greek word "amethystos", which means "not drunken". Amethyst jewelry is popular because it is delicately crafted and relatively low in price. You can find amethyst jewelry pieces that look classic, antique, modern, and chic.
This stone is available in beautiful shades ranging from pale lilac to deep mauve and dark purple. The pale shades are known as Rose de France, while the dark purple stones are called Siberian. The darker the shade, the more expensive it is; however, in general, they are less expensive than many other gemstones. Amethysts have the characteristic that they turn yellow under heat.
In the past, it meant sobriety and seriousness, and it is said to inspire sincerity, fairness, justice, duty, and devotion. Many people believe it has healing properties that purify the blood, calm the mind, and balance the spirit.
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Because of their purple tones, amethysts have been traditionally used in combination with gold jewelry. They were very popular among the monarchy and monasteries. Since the early Egyptian to the Victorian era, amethyst necklaces, rings, and pendants were very much in.
Amethysts were a preferred ornament in Catholic churches during the Middle Ages. These were commonly worn by high rank members of the church in the form of rings. It is also said that they were worn by Roman women to maintain their husbands' attention, and the British also favored them a great deal, as the amethyst in the Crown jewels show. Last, but not least, Tibetan rosaries were made with amethysts.
Amethysts can be used in a wide variety of jewelry pieces, like necklaces, ear studs, rings, pendants, and bracelets. This type of jewelry can be used regularly because the stones are very durable. These are commonly set in gold and silver frames and can be combined with pearls, emeralds, Swarovski crystals, or zirconia. The combination with diamond jewelry is especially attractive. The stone can be used in smooth, glossy finish or rough unpolished texture, and it looks astounding in both.
Amethyst earrings and rings, when worn regularly, lose some of their shine because of oil and dirt, thus, these require careful cleaning in order to protect their quality. The gemstone can be cleaned with warm soapy water and a soft brush, and be wiped with a soft cloth. It shouldn't be worn while exercising, swimming, or doing housework, and it must never be exposed to high temperatures or vibration.
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