Art deco earrings - amethyst - Diana design

A sophisticated jewel to enhance the amethyst stone 

The ingenious design of these earrings highlights the beauty and radiance of the stone amethyst. Amethyst has long been regarded as a precious stone. symbol of wisdom and serenity. A stone of many virtues, it is one of the gemstones featured on the Royal Crown of England. Amethyst has a rich history that begins with its name.

Indeed, this semi-precious stone derives its name from the Greek word "Methystos" (meaning drunkenness) and the prefix "a", indicating negation. In other words, amethyst is an anti-intoxication stone, the gem of sobriety. The name given to the stone has its roots in Greek mythology. Dionysus, god of wine and drunkenness, was deeply in love with a nymph named Amethystos. To protect her vow of chastity, Amethystos was transformed into a cold, hard crystal by the goddess Artemis. An enraged Dionysus pours his glass of wine over the crystal, giving it its intense purple color.

It's because of this history that the Greeks and Romans drank their wine from bowls made of amethyst. In addition to preventing drunkenness, the Egyptians also used it to call down rain in times of drought. In Christian tradition, amethyst is a symbol of purity and humility, and was used by Joseph in his covenant with Mary. Countless virtues are attributed to amethyst, making it for some the stone of love and fidelity. Add this captivating stone to your jewelry box is a choice you won't regret.