Amethyst Pendant

This 56 x 27 mm pendant is handcrafted in high-purity 950 silver and features a polished oval cabochon amethyst stone measuring 29 x 19 mm in a deep purple hue. The stone is set in a silver box with a bezel clasp, surrounded by silver filigree that enhances the piece's delicacy and beauty.

According to Greek mythology, Dionysus, the god of wine, desired a maiden named Amethystos. She wished to remain chaste and prayed to the gods for help. The goddess Artemis heard her prayers, transforming her into a transparent crystal. When Dionysus learned of this, humiliated, he poured wine over the rock, staining it purple. The Greeks and Romans drank from amethyst cups to avoid drunkenness.

Origin: Africa.

Properties: It is perfect for meditation, it protects against negative energies from the environment.

Zodiac sign: Aries, Sagittarius, Aquarius, Pisces