“Amethyst dissipates evil thoughts and quickens the intelligence.”
-Leonardo Da Vinci
Though we can’t confirm nor deny Leonardo Da Vinci’s claim we can say this.
Amethyst has been revered for its incredible beauty since ancient times. Not only was it highly valued for jewelry it was a favorite carving material for many objects. Amethyst was used to create engraved seals for the purpose of sealing letters. Egyptians used amethyst in much of their jewelry with the majority of it mined in Nubia.
Amethyst has a rich purple to reddish hue including lavender tones and is a popular choice for rings, pendants and earrings. Stop in to KD Fine Jewelers and see this wonderful gemstone today.