The ancient Egyptians used the amethyst to guard against guilty and fearful feelings. It is known as the Bishop's Stone, and is still worn by Catholic Bishops.
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Wednesday, 25 May 2011
Gemstones explained: Amethyst
Amethyst is actually crystalline quartz in shades of purple, lilac or mauve, and is a stone traditionally worn to guard against drunkeness and to instill a sober mind. The name comes from the Greek meaning "without drunkenness".
The ancient Egyptians used the amethyst to guard against guilty and fearful feelings. It is known as the Bishop's Stone, and is still worn by Catholic Bishops.
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We now sell on Etsy! http://www.etsy.com/shop/jewellerydragon.
The ancient Egyptians used the amethyst to guard against guilty and fearful feelings. It is known as the Bishop's Stone, and is still worn by Catholic Bishops.
www.jewellerydragon.com
We now sell on Etsy! http://www.etsy.com/shop/jewellerydragon.
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