925 Sterling Silver with 14KY Accent Antique Amethyst Heart Ring

Amethyst has an enchanting and interesting history. In ancient Greece it was believed to help its wearer think clearly – as well as prevent drunkenness. Tibetan Buddhist monks regard amethyst as a sacred stone, using it for prayer beads.According to Roman legend, Saint Valentine himself wore a purple amethyst ring with an engraving of Cupid on it. As the holy man travelled around the Roman Empire, people would recognise the image on his ring and ask him to perform marriages. Today we still celebrate St. Valentine's Day on 14th February – and the amethyst remains the symbolic gem for attracting love.Amethyst has always been the most valued quartz variety. The Queen of Sweden's tiara, which originally belonged to France's Empress Josephine, features enormous oval amethysts surrounded by diamonds. Queen Elizabeth II also has a stunning amethyst set called the Kent Demi-Parure. Abundant Brazilian amethyst mines were discovered in the 19th century. Thanks to this, the gemstone has become ve