Amethyst Keychain

Handcrafted by friends/family, our amethyst keychain is perfect for your collection. Do you know what's more? With every single purchase, you're helping an artisan get fair compensation for their talent and dedication. Help us change the world - one day at a time. Fair trade feels good! You know it. Country Of Origin: Brazil Dimensions: Height - 1.75" Width - 0.75" Length - 0.75"  Material: Amethyst Availability: Limited History Amethyst 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 translates to ‘not intoxicated’.  The gem transitioned during