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Precious Stone Amethyst Earring

Amethyst was used as a gemstone by the ancient Egyptians and was largely employed in antiquity for intaglios. Beads of amethyst are found in Anglo-Saxon graves in England. It is a widely distributed mineral, but fine, clear specimens that are suitable for cutting as ornamental stones are confined to comparatively few localities.

Healing ability: Amethyst magnifies psychic abilities and even right-brain activity. It strengthens immunity, while energizing and also purifying the blood. Amethyst relieves you from headaches, improves blood sugar imbalance.

Mystical power: The Greek work "amethysts" basically could be translated as "not drunken” expresses the ancient folk belief that the stone protects its owner against drunkenness. As the myth goes, drinking wine from an Amethyst goblet will prevent one from becoming inebriated. The gemstone still then symbolizes sobriety.