I have been studying the meanings and powers behind Gemstones, and have been very intrigued about the mysteries behind these powers.  Most of them I use in the jewelry I create.  I wanted to share what I've learned with you, as you may find gemstones that might help you in your various activities.

It is often said that crystals and stones choose us, rather then us choosing them.  This may well be, although I tend to think it's a mutual choosing process, and the same holds true for crytals and gemstones jewelry. 

Either way, the key to choosing crystals and stones is to use your intuition.  Do what feels right to you.  This holds true when purchasing stones online as well as in a shop or at a fair locally.

Purple has long been considered a royal color so it is not suprising that amethyst has been so much in demand during history. Leonardo Da Vinci wrote that amethyst was able to dissipate evil thoughts and quicken the intelligence.

Amethyst Gemstone Meaning:

Crystalline quartz in shades of purple, lilac, or mauve is called amethyst, a stone traditionally worn to guard against drunkeness and to instill a sober mind.  The word amethyst comes from the Greek meaning "without drunkenesss" and amethyst is believed to protect one from poison. This explains why wine goblets were often carved from Amethyst.

The legend of the origin of amethyst comes from Greek Myths. Dionysius, the god of intoxication, was angered one day by an insult from a mere mortal and swore revenge on the next mortal that crossed his path, creating fierce tigers to carry out his wish.  Along came unsuspecting Amethyst, a beautiful young maiden on her way to pay tribute to the goddess Diana.  Diana turned Amethyst into a stature of pure crystalline quartz to protect her fromthe brutal claws.  Dionysus wept tears of wine in remorse of his action at the sight of the beautiful statue.  The god's tears stained the quartz purple, creating the gem we know today.

Amethyst on eBay