Amethyst Rings?

Question

What are amethyst rings are they real diamonds or what?

Answer 1

The origin of amethyst name and even explanation for some of it's healing properties have been founded in the Greek mythology surrounding this semi-precious stone. Amethyst's origin resides with the god Dionysus (Bacchus) and the goddess Diana. Dionysus, the god of wine, celebration, intoxication and joviality, found insult by a mortal who had refused him acknowledgement. Enraged with anger Dionysus vowed to unleash his fury upon all mortals who did not partake in his gifts of wine and drunkenness. He immediately spotted a young maiden named Amethyst who was pure and unfamiliar with being intoxicated. The unsuspecting young virgin, who was on her way to pay homage to the goddess Diana, was detained by the wrathful god. Dionysus summoned two fiercely voracious tigers to devour the youth and sat back with his wine to watch. Amethyst cried out to Diana. When Diana saw what was about to transpire she quickly transformed the young mortal into a glimmering pure white stone (quartz) to protect her from the vicious wrath of Dionysus. Moved with pity Dionysus realized the ruthlessness of his actions and began to weep with sorrow. As the tears dripped into his goblet Dionysus collapsed and the tear-tainted wine ran out onto the stone from the tipped cup. The white stone then absorbed the color from the wine creating the stone now called amethyst.

Amethyst Legends
Because of the legend of the origin of amethyst mentioned above, it was also believed that amethyst jewelry, gems or goblets made people immune to the intoxicating effects of alcohol. It is considered an ideal stone for those struggling or recovering from alcoholism or those who seek to drink without getting intoxicated. The works of amethyst, a gem associated with easing transition, have been cited through legendary conclusion. It has been popularly believed that amethyst also aides the soul that journeys through to another dimension by guiding it through realms where visibility is low. It is also said to aide those souls left behind or those struggling. An Amethyst Sky exists when a deep lilac/muave color fills the sky as the transition from day to night begins. This takes place only on certain nights in the evening after dusk.

Answer 2

There is no doubt that it is a striking ring. Personally although it is different and it will be different, I would suggest that you get that ring as well but for your other hand. A diamond is such the typical symbol of marriage that in some cases someone will not assume it to be a wedding ring. On the flipside, if you and your fiance (congrats by the way) then by all means! I do not think anyone's opinion on here should sway you. Here are some closing thoughts. Amethyst while a strong stone is not very strong overall so the larger it is, the more mass it has and thus means, you can strike it and crack it. There are other gems that you may be able to locate that can give a similar look but I am not sure what is on the market....Look at Corundum or Topaz. Finally, I would see what is on the secondary market for a ring such as that. The mark up on a non-diamond and diamonds is crazy so there is a chance you can find the same ring online for sale for only a couple hundred bucks! At the end of the day....You love the ring and nothing beats brand new so go for it!!! :)

Answer 3

amethyst isn't diamond....

Amethyst is the purple variety of quartz and is a popular gemstone. If it were not for its widespread availability, amethyst would be very expensive. The name "amethyst" comes from the Greek and means "not drunken." This was maybe due to a belief that amethyst would ward off the effects of alcohol, but most likely the Greeks were referring to the almost wine-like color of some stones that they may have encountered. Its color is unparalleled, and even other, more expensive purple gemstones are often compared to its color and beauty. Although it must always be purple to be amethyst, it can and does have a wide range of purple shades.
Amethyst can occur as long prismatic crystals that have a six sided pyramid at either end or can form as druzes that are crystalline crusts that only show the pointed terminations. As a mineral specimen, amethyst is popular for its color and nice crystal shapes that produce a handsome, purple, sparkling cluster.

However, amethyst is not the same everywhere. Different localities can produce a unique amethyst to that particular region or even to that particular mine. Experts can often identify the source mine that a particular amethyst came from. The key to this is the specimen's color, shape of crystal, inclusions, associations and character of formation.

Answer 4

Amethyst w/ my favorite gem for years. They are a quartz, they are formed in amethyst caves, you have your Brazilian and African Amethyst, they have the real rich deep purple color . The rarest amethyst is the Deep Russian Amethyst it is a blueish purple and very expensive. Then there are very light lavender colors to medium purples then the rich dark purple. It also is a color of royalty. There is a lavender diamond though, very rare. But to me there is no stone more beautiful then a dark rich amethyst color.

Answer 5

Amethyst is the birth stone for February. They are gems the way diamonds are gems but they are not diamonds any more than Jade or Sapphires are.

Answer 6

Amethyst is a stone in the quartz family, it is not a diamond at all.

Answer 7

They are not diamonds they are Amethysts.

Amethyst is a purple variety of quartz.

Answer 8

amethyst is a precious jewel its value isnt that of diamond but its still substantial. like diamonds the value is based on gem quality and the type and rarity of the amethyst

Answer 9

not a diamond, it is the gem that represents the birthstone for the month of Feb.