Amethyst Chevron Amethyst Quality Tower - Height: 23.5 cm - Width: 7.1 cm- 1960 g

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Description from the seller

Amethyst is a violet variety of the mineral quartz and is the best-known stone in the quartz group.

Brazil has important deposits of amethyst, which are mainly mined in the state of Rio Grande do Sul (with the town Ametista do Sul as the primary producer) and, secondarily, in Bahia. Brazil is the world's largest producer of gemstones.

The name comes from Ancient Greek ἀμέθυστος (amethustos). Amethyst was already known to the Egyptians, Etruscans, and Romans, and Pliny the Elder had described amethyst.

In ancient China, small gems were cut from amethyst. In the Middle Ages, amethyst was also highly valued in Europe. It was called bishop's stone, because it was a beloved gemstone for church dignitaries, and it was believed to possess magical powers. [source?]

It was the symbol of lovers, the stone of temperance, a protector against sorcery and witchcraft. In Jacob van Maerlant, there is an explanation that the stone drives away drunkenness. It has been suggested that the Greek name means 'against drunkenness': wine drunk from a cup made of amethyst would not be able to make one drunk.

It will be sent with maximum insurance.

Seller's Story

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Amethyst is a violet variety of the mineral quartz and is the best-known stone in the quartz group.

Brazil has important deposits of amethyst, which are mainly mined in the state of Rio Grande do Sul (with the town Ametista do Sul as the primary producer) and, secondarily, in Bahia. Brazil is the world's largest producer of gemstones.

The name comes from Ancient Greek ἀμέθυστος (amethustos). Amethyst was already known to the Egyptians, Etruscans, and Romans, and Pliny the Elder had described amethyst.

In ancient China, small gems were cut from amethyst. In the Middle Ages, amethyst was also highly valued in Europe. It was called bishop's stone, because it was a beloved gemstone for church dignitaries, and it was believed to possess magical powers. [source?]

It was the symbol of lovers, the stone of temperance, a protector against sorcery and witchcraft. In Jacob van Maerlant, there is an explanation that the stone drives away drunkenness. It has been suggested that the Greek name means 'against drunkenness': wine drunk from a cup made of amethyst would not be able to make one drunk.

It will be sent with maximum insurance.

Seller's Story

seller since 2015 on catawiki loyal cooperation with catawiki. winning something via catawiki can be beneficial in the prices, in many cases lower than the retail prices. keep it nice what the platform is meant for so that everyone wins something fair. In case of questions or problems I always look for a solution so that the customer is satisfied and comes back to the beautiful platform. we packing in good boxes with good filling materials fragile / fragile stickers on the box. and the items are sent by registered mail and insured. with kind regards` Jim gems and stone collectors platform Catawiki
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Details

Main mineral
Amethyst
Mineral form
Chevron Amethyst Quality Tower
Weight
1960 g
Country of origin
Brazil
Height
23.5 cm
Width
7.1 cm
Depth
6.7 cm
The NetherlandsVerified
10540
Objects sold
99.52%
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It is believed that certain gemstones and minerals have beneficial health and spiritual properties. However, using or wearing gemstones or minerals does not mean that you can treat, cure or prevent any disease. Please consult your health care professional for information on health care issues and do not stop any medications or courses of treatment, without first consulting your health care professional. The use of gemstones or minerals as a wellness therapy is one of personal choice. While stones or crystals have been used historically to relieve or prevent symptoms, the objects sold on our website offer no guarantee of results. Therefore, Catawiki cannot guarantee or be held liable for the effectiveness of these objects sold herein.

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