The beauty of Amethyst Rings
The amethyst grows in geodes which are spherical cavities of crystals that are found on volcanic rocks. Amethyst can also be found on drusen that recover the surface of a stone, or accompanied by other minerals. In spite of its popularity, the amethyst is considered as a precious stone because of the peculiarity of its stones of high quality.
There are imitations for the jewelry business in colored glass and synthetic amethysts. The characteristic violet color of the amethysts can be more or less intense depending on the amount of iron oxide contained on it. Although this stone is very resistant to acids, it is very sensitive in the presence of heat. When it is exposed to a temperature over the 300 ° C, its color is changed to coffee brown, yellow, orange or green according to the temperature to which it has been exposed.
The amethyst is the variety of quartz more valorized. The most perfect amethysts are shaped for jewelry or for art works. Traditionally this stone was included in the group of precious stones along with the ruby,diamond, emerald and sapphire.
The name of the stone comes from the Greek term amethystos (not drunk) since it was considered as a powerful antidote against drunkenness. According to Greek mythology, Dionisio, god of the wine and wildness, was pretending a lady with the name of Amethystos, which at the same time wanted to remain chaste. The Artemis goddess heard her prayers, and transformed the woman into a white rock. Dionisio, humiliated, poured wine into on the rock diving to the crystals a violet color.
On the ancient Egypt this stone was employed to create jewelry, personal seals and sculptures. In the middle age this stone was adopted by the Christianity as a symbol of renunciation of worldly goods and chastity, these days amethyst can be seen rings on the fingers of many cardinals and bishops. Amethyst is also a symbol of Divine Wisdom.
The amethyst is one of the most popular curative minerals; it helps to feel more open and spiritually conscious, therefore it can be used in cases of emotional conflict since it helps to project the problems outside. This stone is essential for the people that work with healing because it allows the aura cleansing and it creates a magnetic field around the person who uses it on a ring creating a very positive and high environment.
It purifies the energy in all the levels: physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. Its main function is the transmutation of bad and negative thoughts. It means that this stone also provides positive and more objective thoughts, helping the individual to clarify the mind and finding a solution or a way out from a problem. It also breaks mental blocks, in addition to opening our minds to other perspectives and ideas. Therefore it facilitates the process of making decisions, providing common sense and spiritual insights. The amethyst also purifies and regenerates the levels of consciousness.
If the amethyst is used on people with severe mental problems like very deep depressions or schizophrenia, it can turn out to be a very disturbing crystal; its use is not recommended on people with schizophrenia and paranoia. However in mild cases of depression, the load can be relieved by the person who carries this stone on a ring, and that person will receive the benefit finding the peace necessary in order to find the solution for the problem that is causing the depression.
It has been said that the amethyst is useful to find relief on moments of sorrow and provides relief on moments of distress helping overcoming the situation. It is also helpful for people who are about to pass the transition of death. It has a soothing and invigorating aspect, therefore it is recommended to have an amethyst crystal near the bed or in the dorm in order to get a restful sleep, this stone provides balance against many different stressing situations, for a person who is under too much stress, who is usually for anxiety and fears it is recommended the use of an amethyst ring.
The amethyst crystal is also helpful on cases of insomnia caused by a hyperactive mind and it protects from recurring nightmares, besides it helps to remember and understand the dreams. Sleeping with an amethyst crystal under the pillow stimulates the dreamer to have intuitive dreams. Another utility for this crystal would be to immerse one or more crystals inside the water bath along with some essential oil (lavender fragrance would be recommended). Aggregating to it candles and the adequate music you will have a magnificent anti-stress therapy.
In working places they help to balance the environment and protect from electromagnetic radiation of computers, for this reason it is recommended to place one amethyst crystal over the screen of the computer or near it (if you are planning to do it you should clean up the stone on a regular basis).
Having an amethyst ring can provide a lot of benefits at a physical level such as the strengthening of the endocrine and immune system; and it is excellent to clean up the blood reducing wounds and swelling. It favors the performance of the right brain hemisphere as for the pituitary and pineal glands. It is much recommended for headache since the crystal reduces the frequency of headaches. Skin problems can also be reduced by the effect of this stone. The amethyst can also help to overcome addictions and blocks of every type. The amethyst is a very powerful and protective stone, its serenity can potentiate higher states of consciousness and it can be helpful on meditation.
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