Amethyst and Amber Necklace

The natural glow of natural Baltic amber with amethyst gives this necklace an earthy, elegant look. It can be worn on its own as a focal piece or layered with other amber and gemstone jewelry. Amethyst is a variety of quartz that comes in purple color. The color of this crystal is mostly due to iron presence in composition and irradiation. Throughout the history Amethyst was highly valued by Egyptians and many other civilizations. In antiquity times it was believed that Amethyst has the capacity to prevent a person from getting drunk. Hence the name of this gem originates from Greek language where it means sober (amethystos). Today the largest deposits of this crystal are found in countries like Uruguay, Brazil, Madagascar, Canada, Mexico, India, South Africa, Russia and others. Amethyst is a traditional birthstone for people who are born in February month. Its zodiac sign is Pisces. Amethyst is mostly used for balancing Crown Chakra. People mostly wear jewelry with this gem to minimize anxiety and stress, calm the mind and become more focused.Traditional Health Uses of Baltic Amber For centuries, amber has been associated in folk practice with calming the mind, reducing everyday tension and supporting a feeling of physical comfort. Some traditional users also wear amber when experiencing occasional headaches or joint and muscle discomfort. These claims are traditional beliefs, not medically proven benefits. This jewelry is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.