Tag Archives: purple gems

Gemstones – Background and Lore – Amethyst

Posted on September 19, 2008 by Liz Ratcliff

Amethyst has been the most prized member of the quartz family. Early Greek mythology, and its wine purple color, linked amethyst with the god of wine, Bacchus. Other beliefs include amethysts kept their wearers clear minded in battle and business. … Continue reading →

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Purple Gemstones

Posted on February 28, 2008 by Liz Ratcliff

March Specials 15% off of purple gemstones – iolite, amethyst, tanzanite, spinel, purple sapphire, and lavender chalcedony. Somewhere between the passion of red and the calmness of blue lies the mystery of purple. Those with a passion for purple are … Continue reading →

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