All About Amethyst

The stone with the purple hues amethyst is a variety of quartz crystal that got its name from the ancient Greek word amethystos and owns its color to the iron content and the irradiation.

Legends

The Greeks used to believe amethyst relieves intoxication.

The Greeks thought that amethyst got its color from the blood-red wine tears of Dionysus.

Medieval European soldiers used to wear amethyst to keep them cool-headed during the war.

It was believed that if a person drank from the amethyst cup, he would not get drunk. 

In feng shui, It is believed that amethyst attracts wealth and attracts prosperity.

Healing

relives pain

cures insomnia

boosts intuition

reduces negativity

helps in decision making