Amethyst
The purple colour of amethyst has inspired stories for centuries. Its name comes from the Greek a-methustos, meaning “not intoxicated,” and is linked to the legend of the nymph Amethystos. To protect her from the unwanted advances of Dionysus, god of wine, she was turned into rock crystal; enraged, Dionysus spilled his cup of wine over her, staining the stone with a deep violet hue.
Once considered rare in antiquity, amethyst was later discovered in large deposits in Brazil and Mexico, and subsequently in Belgium, France, Madagascar, Finland and Canada. Admired by the Etruscans and Egyptians for its ornamental beauty, it remained for centuries a material reserved for royalty and high religious figures.
Today, its colour and luminosity make it a favourite among designers such as Ivarene, Dorette and Lena Skadegard.
Across various cultures, amethyst is associated with symbolic meanings. Some traditions believe it can help ease fear, stress or anger, and support a sense of calm or clarity. It is also sometimes linked with ideas of purification.
Ivarene
Rainbow necklace
Vermeil / Sapphire / Pearl / Garnet / Moonstone / Chrysoprase / Amethyst
We by WHITEbIRD
Ismène amethyst hoop
Yellow gold / Amethyst
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Dancing Drop Yellow gold & Amethyst Pendant
Yellow gold / Amethyst
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Ismene Cross Amethyst Pendant
Yellow gold / Amethyst
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Jelly light amethyst ring
Yellow gold / Amethyst
Grainne Morton
Rainbow Drop earrings
Gold-plated / Turquoise / Coral / Amethyst
Tamara Taichman
Bracelet Maya n°33
Yellow gold / Garnet / Amethyst
Yellow gold / Sapphire / Chrysoberyl / Amethyst / Emerald
Cathy Waterman
Square Thorn amethyst and diamonds earrings
Yellow gold / Amethyst
We by WHITEbIRD
Collier Dancing Drop Améthyste
Yellow gold / Amethyst
Yellow gold / Amethyst / Chrysoberyl / Tsavorite / Sapphire
Yellow gold / Sapphire / Tourmaline / Onyx / Amethyst / Chrysoberyl
Yellow gold / Amethyst / Tanzanite / Spinel
Yellow gold / Tanzanite / Peridot / Amethyst / Turquoise / Onyx
Yellow gold / Sapphire / Amethyst
Francesca Villa
Happy Birthday ring
Yellow gold / Amethyst / Enamel / Diamond
Pippa Small
Koh-I-Noor Greek Amethyst ring
Yellow gold / Amethyst
Bibi van der Velden
Mini Scarab Fly Wings Sapphire Stud
Yellow gold / Sapphire / Amethyst
Lena Skadegard
Pompom purple amethyst bracelet
Amethyst
Yellow gold / Sapphire / Tourmaline / Diamond / Amethyst
Yellow gold / Sapphire / Apatite / Amethyst
Yellow gold / Amethyst
Bea Bongiasca
Baby Vine Bubblegum Amethyst Ring
Yellow gold / Silver / Amethyst / Enamel
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Dancing Drop Yellow gold and Green Amethyst Pendant
Yellow gold / Amethyst
Yellow gold / Amethyst
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Jelly Dark Amethyst ring
Yellow gold / Amethyst
Yellow gold / Ruby / Tourmaline / Amethyst / Aquamarine