A purple or violet gemstone often used in jewelry. It is a type of quartz and can range from light to deep purple.
From Greek *amethystos*, meaning “not drunken,” from *a-* (“not”) and *methystos* (“intoxicated”). The ancient Greeks believed the stone could prevent drunkenness.
People once wore amethyst as a kind of ancient hangover cure, hoping it would keep them sober. The stone’s name literally means “not drunk.” Even today, we carry old beliefs on our fingers and necks without realizing it.
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