Amethyst Altar Stone - Small

Handcrafted by friends/family, our amethyst altar stone is perfect for your collection. Do you know what's more? You're helping an artisan get fair compensation for his blood, sweat, and tears with every single purchase. Help us change the world - one day at a time. Fair trade feels good! You know it. Type: Altar Stone Dimensions: Height - 1" Width - 1.5" Depth - 1" Material: Amethyst Country Of Origin: Brazil Availability: Limited Amethyst Altar Stone - History The amethyst healing crystal has taken many forms through the ages with jewelry made from it being used as far back as 2000 BC. A member of the quartz family, amethyst was prized by the ancient Greeks, Romans and Egyptians. While the Egyptians valued it purely for its aesthetic value, the Greeks and Romans believed it was capable of warding off intoxication, with the gem's deep purple color indicating the look and feel of ' red wine'. In fact, the word amethyst derives from the old Greek word ‘Amethystos’ which transla