Perhaps any feelings about me could be put aside for the moment, please?
2006-09-21 04:37:50 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Purple has long been considered a royal color so it is not surprising that amethyst has been so much in demand during history. Fine amethysts are featured in the British Crown Jewels and were also a favorite of Catherine the Great and Egyptian royalty. Amethyst, transparent purple quartz, is the most important quartz variety used in jewelry.
Leonardo Da Vinci wrote that amethyst was able to dissipate evil thoughts and quicken the intelligence.
Because amethyst was thought to encourage celibacy and symbolize piety, amethyst was very important in the ornamentation of Catholic and other churches in the Middle Ages. It was, in particular, considered to be the stone of bishops and they still often wear amethyst rings.
In Tibet, amethyst is considered to be sacred to Buddha and rosaries are often fashioned from it.
The Greek work "amethystos" basically can be translated as "not drunken." Amethyst was considered to be a strong antidote against drunkenness, which is why wine goblets were often carved from it! The gemstone still symbolizes sobriety.
The legend of the origin of amethyst comes from Greek myths. Dionysius, the god of intoxication, was angered one day by an insult from a mere mortal and swore revenge on the next mortal that crossed his path, creating fierce tigers to carry out his wish. Along came unsuspecting Amethyst, a beautiful young maiden on her way to pay tribute to the goddess Diana. Diana turned Amethyst into a stature of pure crystalline quartz to protect her from the brutal claws. Dionysus wept tears of wine in remorse for his action at the sight of the beautiful statue. The god's tears stained the quartz purple, creating the gem we know today.
I bet she would love it, it seems very appropriate.
2006-09-21 04:41:33 · answer #1 · answered by AuroraDawn 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Most female Wiccans adore jewelry. Amethyst is a lovely choice for any woman. I am sure she would like it, the stone has wonderful attributes as well.
Purple or lilac, in most cases, amethyst is traditionally given the power to avert intoxication. It is said to protect against evil sorcery and bring success and good luck. A powerful healing crystal, it calms mental disorders, purifies the blood, and balances all chakras. It is associated with the third eye, clairvoyance, prescience, and the ability to cut through illusions. Amethyst is especially suited to spells of transmutation and transformation.
Blessings )O(
2006-09-21 12:55:23 · answer #2 · answered by Epona Willow 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
A Wiccan, yes, but a Wiccan Princess, I've never heard this term. Do you mean Priestess?
2006-09-21 14:02:56 · answer #3 · answered by Seph7 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think she would like it very much. The amethyst is a special stone. It has no negative connections, only positive uses for things such as protection, raising courage, and lower stress.
2006-09-21 11:49:00 · answer #4 · answered by BlueManticore 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is very appropriate. Moonstone is a great choice too.
2006-09-21 11:39:58 · answer #5 · answered by Medusa 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Set in silver, flanked by pentagrams...lovely choice, dahling!
2006-09-21 13:23:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you grow up and just tell her what you feel, lad.
I've heard that diamonds are a girls best friend.
2006-09-21 11:50:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
If your put a piece of coal up your butt, you could get a pearl
2006-09-21 11:40:55 · answer #8 · answered by papaofgirlmegan 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Sure, why not. Candles are good too.
2006-09-21 11:42:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
what's a wiccan
2006-09-21 11:42:15 · answer #10 · answered by bridges of madison county 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋