Amethyst Knowledge Base
amethyst?? ok, so ive been looking over my gems, and i have this big purple stone that looks like an amethyst. how can i be sure without the assistance of a jewler. if it is an amethyst, is it worth anything?
How to clean up and decontaminate a silver and amethyst necklace? How to clean up and decontaminate a silver and amethyst necklace? well, this is my mother gift but it has gotten really really dirty as accidentally it fell off my neck and then my kitten (who yet hasn't learnt how to use the litter)... well, you can imagine. is there a way to clean it up so that to be able to wear it again, without the amethyst and the silver become damaged? plz don't laugh at me. i am very sad now, i don't want anything to happen to it, i only wish i can fix it.
How much are these two pieces of Amethyst worth? We have two pieces of rough uncut amethyst (raw) we only have the weights of the two pieces and are trying to work out the carat value of them. They are quite light and small and one piece weighs 224g and the other ways 345g, can anybody help us out?
How quickly will 1 inch Amethyst plugs stretch my earlobes by wearing weight? They are solid amethyst plugs in a one inch size. I am not opposed to a larger size but am not making any further stretches DELIBERATELY (((thanks to wife))). I am simply curious as to whether or not theres a generic means (excluding body unique factors) to estimate how long I can get away with wearing these before I find myself "next size up".
How to remove black paint off an amethyst cluster? I purchased an amethyst cluster which has the price painted on the bottom of it.(Personally, it's annoying and looks tacky :( I thought the price was marked with chalk) I soaked it in mild soap and water. It won't come off with my fingernails. Is there something I could use that won't hurt my cluster? I don't really want to use bleach water on my cluster.
how to clean up and decontaminate a silver and amethyst necklace? well, this is my mother gift but it has gotten really really dirty as accidentally it fell off my neck and then my kitten (who yet hasn't learnt how to use the litter)... well, you can imagine. is there a way to clean it up so that to be able to wear it again, without the amethyst and the silver become damaged?
How do you clean an Amethyst gemstone? I have a gold ring with a large Amethyst gemstone set on the ring. The ring is about 15 years old and through the years it has lost its shine and luster. In short, it doesn't sparkle like it should. How do I clean the gemstone to bring back that shine?
What do I look for when buying amethyst? Tiffany costs a lot more than some of the online choices for a similar looking pair of amethyst earrings. Is it the silver in the stud? Or are there actually different grades and clarity just like a diamond?
Amethyst wedding rings - should I be concerned about sun discoloring? I've been toying with the thought an amethyst wedding ring for my fiancee. This seems to be more common than I'd expected, but I've read that long periods of sunlight can discolor one that is natural and dye free. Anyone have empirical knowledge on this? We're in Southern California, so lots of sunlight is to be expected. Does this apply to something as small as a wedding ring as much as it does to like, a full crystal?
Does anyone know of any reputable websites to find natural amethyst? I did google it but I do not which websites are legit or not. I would like a natural amethyst gemstone for my girlfriends engagement ring. I've been to local jewelers but most of them say their stones have been heat treated in some way. The man at Kay's looked offended that I would even ask. Some stores could not confirm if their stones have or haven't been treated.
What's the best way to clean an Amethyst ring? I have a gold ring with a purple amethyst. The amethyst wasn't well taken care of before I got it, and has some sort of buildup under it that is hard to get to. What's the best way to clean it?
What year was Amethyst discovered by the greeks? I've been researching this topic for quite a while now and all I could pull out was that it was discovered by the greeks. If no specific date, would amethyst most likely have been discovered in the "Ancient Greece" era?
How do you put a spell on amethyst? I have an amethyst crystal and I want to know if I can put a de-stress spell on it. And if I can I also want to know how. I'm wiccan but I'm kind of new to this. Can someone help me?
How do I charge my amethyst? I saw this question was already asked and the answers all included putting it in the sun, but I have a book that said amethyst should NOT be put into the direct sunlight. Maybe it meant for an extended period of time or something. Any suggestions that don't involve sunlight?
How to use Amethyst as a healing stone? I got a question, how do you use Amethyst as a healing stone? Is it true that Amethyst can bring you sweet dreams if you place it under your pillow? Also, I want to know how to sense a healthy virbration in the Amethyst.
where can i find amethyst rosary beads? I mean the separate beads themselves so that i can make and string the rosary myself, not an already complete rosary. I've been looking online but i can only seem to find completed rosaries with the amethyst beads.
Value of a really nice amethyst gemstone? About a year ago, I bought a cut amethyst that's almost 40 karots and has a perfect clarity rating. I was just wondering if any gem stone gurus can tell me if it will appreciate well, or if it's a unique stone. It's a really nice looking monster of a gemstone.
How to make a faded amethyst darker again? My mom recently bought me an amethyst ring & I found out that it fades when exposed to sunlight. The thing is I live where the sun shines (very brightly) every single day. Could someone help me please.. so that I'll noe what to do if it fades.
Is amethyst safe in cold temperatures? I have an amethyst stone pendant that I left in the backyard at a friends house. They live a few miles away and I don't want to head over there to bother them about it, so I'm planning on picking it up tomorrow. I checked the weather and it's going to be in the 30's tonight, will the stone be okay? Can it crack overnight? If it matters, the amethyst is about an inch and a half long, half an inch thick.
What does it mean when you wear Amethyst necklace? I live in a town where it is Spiritual and have lots of Crystal Shops. My mom bought me a Amethyst Pendant because it looks really pretty. I wanted to know what does it mean when you wear an Amethyst Necklace? Anything? I did Research and they said the Amethyst should not be in heavy sunlight. If they do, it will turn green. Is that good? It's summer now, and i love wearing my Amethyst Necklace. Well, please help me(: -Selena Sophia Kennedy
How much is my green amethyst worth? I have a pear cut green amethyst that is 10.09 carats, in sterling silver with some tiny zircon stones on the top of it, not cubic zirconia. Thanks for the help (:
Can amethyst open realms to spirits? I bought an amethyst crystal a few days ago and have been sleeping in it, supposed to be good for dreams. But around 2:30ish (now) weird things are happening. My phone scrolling on its own and clicking links, never had this problem before. And last night the wall behind the bed was rattling pretty loudly. I've had times of ghostly phenomenon but not anytime lately. Anyone know about amethyst and ghosts?
How to use amethyst crystals? I bought this amethyst crystal recently. I've heard it could help you develop psychic abilities. But when I meditated with it, nothing happened. At least, I don't think it did. Do you have any ideas on how I can use it to gain this type of benefit?
Is it possible for a amethyst stone to move by itself? Well my experience is different, I don't know what you would class it under. Okay so I was home alone, and went into the kitchen to get a drink. The next thing I see, know and feel is the amethyst stone which was sitting on the book shelf, came flying across the room and hit me in the head? How is this possible? Now I was alone in the room, alone in the house. No one else was there.
How is amethyst formed? I need to know how amethyst is naturally formed for a school paper. Also where is it found?
How to fix a broken Amethyst Stone-Rock? I bought a piece of a cave at a gift shop over in Colorado its a big rock that holds amethyst stone on the inside. Unfortunately if fell off its stand and broke into pieces. I wanted to know if there were shop with carvers or something that could fix these pieces into smaller pieces that can stand on their own or somehow put it back together.
How do u appraise amethyst? Where do you go? I have 5 rocks, that are amethyst. They are raw amethyst - uncut and unpolished. I have had them since i was 11 years old but I don't know how much they are worth. Please Help :D
How can I tell if my quartz is rose or amethyst? I has a chunk of quartz and I'd like to know exactly what kind it is. If you want to know the back story, i'm building a Tesla coil, and wanted to know how the resonant frequency of the crystal in the electromagnetic field would effect me (crystal healing, I believe). Apparently, the frequencies of these quartz crystals are different (I just assumed that being quartz and of nearly the same color they'd be pretty much the same) oh well, help?
What are important uses of amethyst? I need one more use for amethyst and heres what i already have. 1.Spiritual Healing (metaphysical) 2. Decoration 3. Jewelry- I need 1 more use for it could anyone help?
Where can I buy amethyst crystals? I want to do some amethyst crystal healing/spells and have no clue where to buy amethyst. I know I can buy it online, but would rather go to a store and be able to pick the particular one I feel is right for me. Where do I buy amethyst crystal(s)? I live in New Jersey in the Ocean County area. I have already done searches for metaphysical stores in my area and have found nothing within an hour of where I live. Thanks for your answers in advance!
How do I create Beta rays that I control? Or another way to turn citrine into amethyst...? I am doing a science fair project and I already know that if you heat amethyst it becomes citrine, and citrine in beta radiation it becomes amethyst... But I can't find anywhere on how I would create and control beta rays... Is it possible for me to do? I already know they are very harmfull to skin and all that but if I could get any help on how to create beta rays (that I can control) that would be awesome! =) Or if you possibly know another way to turn citrine back into amethyst that would also work =D although I only know of the beta rays...
Where can I sell clusters of quartz and amethyst crystals? I would like to sell some of my crystals I'm in Palm Springs CA? I have clusters of both quartz and Amythest crystals that are top grade. Who do I look for to sell them too?. I will send pics to any interested buyers. Need money before December. Also I have for sale a 12" blade rock saw with auto off switch.......Doe
how much is a deep reddish/purple amethyst worth? I have a very clear, uncut peice of amethyst that is reddish purple and has citrine, powder pink, deep violet , and magenta stripes through it. Its about 3 inches wide and 1 1/2 inches tall, I dont know how many carats it is but i want to know how much it would be worth. I will e-mail you some pictures of it if you want please give me an estimate of how much its worth. Thanx!
For a fall wedding what color would go with amethyst? I only know one color; amethyst. That is the color of the bridesmaids dresses. I thought silver would look beautiful but am having a hard time finding proper decor in silver. Any one have Ideas? Everyone says gole...does anyone have links that would show what the two look like together...I cant see them being cohesive.
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