Gemstone Spotlight: Amethyst

Amethyst is one of the best known birthstones. With a vibrant, dark purple color, it’s easy to see why this gemstone was once considered among the most precious of gems! While this gemstone can be readily found all over the world, we’re impartial to amethyst that can be found right outside our own backyard - the Arizona Four Peaks Amethyst. Read on to discover some of our favorite Amethyst facts, and see our must-have jewelry designs!

 

Spiritualists consider amethyst to be a gemstone of protection and calmness, and associate it with the Third Eye. We think there’s no better way to stay connected to your spiritual center than to wear a gorgeous amethyst pendant! This design is one of our most popular. A round brilliant cut, superior quality Four Peaks Amethyst sits within a partial halo of diamonds. Get the pendant. 

Amethyst is known as the “wisdom stone.” It symbolizes sincerity and conviction. Though most people opt for diamonds - or perhaps family style jewelry - for anniversaries, we think amethyst has some lovely underlying meanings that make this gemstone a wonderful anniversary gift! Take this three-stone ring for example. The three stone style represents the past, present, and future! Combined with the meaning of Amethyst, we think this ring makes for a stunning tribute to your relationship. Get the ring. 

Four Peaks amethyst is the highest quality amethyst still being actively mined. It’s remote location makes it especially valuable - only handfuls of gemstone-quality amethyst are cut every year. For the jewelry lover that wants to know they’re only getting the best of the best, this double halo amethyst ring is the top shelf experience! Get the Ring. 

For the adventurer, this mountaintop pendant will keep them looking towards the horizon. Arizona Four Peaks Amethyst has been a symbol of conquest. In fact, this gemstone is situated within the crown jewels of Spain and Portugal, and is speculated to be in the royal vestments of other European countries, as well.  Crafted in durable sterling silver, the outline of the Four Peaks mountains is included in the side of this design. No matter how far travels take them, the Arizona landscape will always be near to their heart! Get the necklace.