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Amethyst Ring Sterling Silver | Purple Quartz Ring | Size 7 | One of a Kind
Amethyst Ring Sterling Silver | Purple Quartz Ring | Size 7 | One of a Kind
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Amethyst Ring — Sterling Silver
Two thousand years of sacred use. Still going.
The ancient Greeks believed amethyst prevented intoxication. The name comes from amethystos, meaning "not drunk." They carved drinking vessels from it. They wore it as protection against the excesses of Dionysus. Whether or not it worked, the belief persisted for centuries.
Medieval bishops wore amethyst rings as symbols of spiritual authority — the purple associated with royalty, with wisdom, with the divine. Renaissance lapidaries carved it into cameos and seals. It has been found in Egyptian tombs, in the crowns of European monarchs, in the reliquaries of saints.
This stone is saturated purple, the color caused by trace amounts of iron exposed to natural radiation deep in the earth. The hue is stable, permanent, geological. It does not fade with time. It does not change with fashion. It has been prized for over two millennia and shows no signs of stopping.
The setting is simple. A 6mm round stone in a smooth bezel, a delicate band that stacks or stands alone. The stone carries the weight of its own history.
The Alchemy:
✦ Amethyst — saturated purple quartz, colored by iron and natural radiation
✦ 6mm round stone in a smooth sterling silver bezel
✦ Worn as a talisman for over 2,000 years across cultures
✦ Delicate stacker band — wears alone or layers beautifully
✦ Handcrafted in Santa Fe, NM
✦ One of a kind. Once sold, this piece cannot be replicated.
For the seekers, the mystics, the rebels:
Those who value historical lineage. Those who want to wear something that has been considered sacred by Greeks, Egyptians, medieval bishops, and Renaissance artists. Those who understand that some things are prized across centuries for a reason.
Product Details
Materials:
• Stone: Amethyst (6mm round)
• Metal: Sterling silver, polished finish
• Setting: Simple smooth bezel
• Band: Delicate stacker
Size: 7
Weight: 1 oz
Care:
Sterling silver will naturally patina over time — polish with a soft cloth to restore shine, or let it deepen. Amethyst is durable but avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, which can fade the color over time.
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