The Curator's Journal

Amethyst Jewelry Care: Preserving the Allure of a Royal Gemstone

Amethyst, with its enchanting purple hues and rich symbolism, is a gemstone that exudes elegance and sophistication. Whether you own a stunning amethyst pendant or a captivating amethyst ring, it i...

Amethyst: The Classic Purple Gem

By Yaĝé Enigmus The colour of amethyst indisputably makes this gemstone one of the great treasures of the mineral realm and the most valuable single-colour variety of quartz. Residing among the mos...

A Brief History of Amethyst, Part 2: From Regal Gem to Pervasive Treasure

By Yaĝé EnigmusIn Europe during the dark ages, purple was one of the most difficult pigments to make and  along with amethyst was intimately associated with European royalty. One famous example of ...

A Brief History of Amethyst, Part 1: Violet Quartz in the Ancient World

By Yaĝé EnigmusPerhaps one of the oldest and most well known gems, amethyst has been valued by human beings from countless cultures and civilizations throughout history. Amethyst was historically r...

Amethyst

Amethyst has a beautiful wine color and the Greeks associated it with Bacchus, the god of wine. Many believed that amethyst can keep its wearer clear headed or able to make rational business decisi...