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AMETHYST GEMSTONE MEANING & HISTORY
Amethyst Meaning
Amethyst is February's birthstone. This lovely gemstone believed to subdue the crown chakra, and open the third-eye chakra.
Amethyst is also used to keep a person grounded, by removing chaos and encouraging mental clarity. It also instills love and high ideals, urging the wearer to do what is right. It can also be helpful in curing impatience, and removing feelings of victimization. Physically it is believed to be beneficial for the circulatory and nervous system, and relaxation.
Amethyst is believed to aid the sleeping patterns of insomniacs. Oone should keep an amethyst stone under one's pillow to sleep peacefully.
Amethyst is a powerful healing stone. It is especially powerful when paired with silver in jewelry.
"Amethyst" comes from the Greek meaning "without drunkeness", and is considered a very beneficial stone for sobriety, or detoxification.
 
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The Importance of Gemstone Jewelry in our High Tech World:
Today's high-tech world makes it necessary for one to wear gemstone jewelry. We live in a world with a chaotic energy field, created by electronics around us. Modern conveniences such as cell phones, computers and microwaves emit radiation and electromagnetic waves that negatively interfere with our bodies' magnetic fields. Fortunately, nature has given us the gift of gemstones, whose organic energies help us return to our natural healthy state. However, gemstones need to be worn in order for us to gain the full benefits of its energies, as its energies are extended to approximately 1 foot. Gemstone jewelry is the most convenient way to maintain bodies magnetic field, without invasive medical procedures. It is the most stylish, easiest way to maintain your health, restoring bodily, mental, spiritual health to its perfect natural state.
Amethyst History
Ancient Egyptians wore amethyst to guard against guilt and fear. It has long been known as the Bishop's Stone in Catholic history, and is still worn by Bishops today.
There is an ancient Greek myth often used to explain Amethyst's name. Bacchus transformed a young woman into stone, and the proceeded to pour wine over the statue in remorse.
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