Long Jewelers
  • Home
    • About Us >
      • Before and After
    • Contact Us
  • Precious Metals
    • Information About Gold >
      • See Current Gold Price
    • Caring for Your Gold Jewelry
  • Engagement Rings
  • Estate Jewelry
    • Ladies Diamond Rings
    • Pendants and Charms
  • Diamonds
    • Bands, Wraps, Drop-ins
    • Right Hand Rings
    • Diamond Pendants
    • Diamond Earrings
    • Diamond Bracelets
  • Discount Specials
    • Rings
    • Pendants
    • Earrings
  • Pearls
    • Pearl Rings >
      • Pearl Rings: Available Overnight
    • Pearl Pendants >
      • Pearl Pendants: 5-day Availability
  • Rubies
    • Ruby Rings >
      • Ruby Rings: Available Overnight
    • Ruby Pendants >
      • Ruby Pendants: Available Overnight
    • Ruby Earrings >
      • Ruby Earrings: Available Overnight
  • Sapphires
    • Sapphire Rings >
      • Sapphire Rings: 5-day availability
    • Sapphire Pendants >
      • Sapphire Pendants: 5-day availability
    • Sapphire Earrings >
      • Sapphire Earrings: 5-day availability
  • Emeralds
    • Emerald Rings >
      • Emerald Rings: 5-day availability
    • Emerald Pendants >
      • Emerald Pendants: 5-day availability
    • Emerald Earrings
  • Blue Topaz
    • Blue Topaz Rings
    • Blue Topaz Pendants
    • Blue Topaz Earrings
  • Amethysts
    • Amethyst Rings >
      • Amethyst Rings: Available Overnight
    • Amethyst Pendants
  • Garnets
    • Garnet Rings >
      • Garnet Rings: Available Overnight
    • Garnet Pendants
    • Garnet Earrings
  • Citrines
    • Citrine Rings >
      • Citrine Rings: Available Overnight
    • Citrine Pendants
  • Peridots
    • Peridot RIngs >
      • Peridot Rings: Available Overnight
    • Peridot Earrings
  • Other Gemstones
    • Black Onyx
    • Tanzanite >
      • Tanzanite Jewelry: Available Overnight
    • Opals
    • Smokey Quartz
  • Watches
    • Citizen Watches for Women
    • Citizen Watches for Men
    • Seiko Watches
    • An Article About Wristwatches
  • Men's Jewelry

What is an amethyst?

Amethyst is a violet variety of quartz often used in jewelry. The name comes from the Ancient Greek a- ("not") and methustos ("intoxicated"), a reference to the belief that the stone protected its owner from drunkenness. The Ancient Greeks and Romans wore amethyst and made drinking vessels of it in the belief that it would prevent intoxication. Amethyst is a semiprecious stone, is the traditional birthstone for February, and occurs in primary hues from a light pinkish violet to a deep purple.

Amethyst Rings

Amethyst Rings: Available in 5 days

Slide Show - Amethyst Jewelry

Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.
  • Home
    • About Us >
      • Before and After
    • Contact Us
  • Precious Metals
    • Information About Gold >
      • See Current Gold Price
    • Caring for Your Gold Jewelry
  • Engagement Rings
  • Estate Jewelry
    • Ladies Diamond Rings
    • Pendants and Charms
  • Diamonds
    • Bands, Wraps, Drop-ins
    • Right Hand Rings
    • Diamond Pendants
    • Diamond Earrings
    • Diamond Bracelets
  • Discount Specials
    • Rings
    • Pendants
    • Earrings
  • Pearls
    • Pearl Rings >
      • Pearl Rings: Available Overnight
    • Pearl Pendants >
      • Pearl Pendants: 5-day Availability
  • Rubies
    • Ruby Rings >
      • Ruby Rings: Available Overnight
    • Ruby Pendants >
      • Ruby Pendants: Available Overnight
    • Ruby Earrings >
      • Ruby Earrings: Available Overnight
  • Sapphires
    • Sapphire Rings >
      • Sapphire Rings: 5-day availability
    • Sapphire Pendants >
      • Sapphire Pendants: 5-day availability
    • Sapphire Earrings >
      • Sapphire Earrings: 5-day availability
  • Emeralds
    • Emerald Rings >
      • Emerald Rings: 5-day availability
    • Emerald Pendants >
      • Emerald Pendants: 5-day availability
    • Emerald Earrings
  • Blue Topaz
    • Blue Topaz Rings
    • Blue Topaz Pendants
    • Blue Topaz Earrings
  • Amethysts
    • Amethyst Rings >
      • Amethyst Rings: Available Overnight
    • Amethyst Pendants
  • Garnets
    • Garnet Rings >
      • Garnet Rings: Available Overnight
    • Garnet Pendants
    • Garnet Earrings
  • Citrines
    • Citrine Rings >
      • Citrine Rings: Available Overnight
    • Citrine Pendants
  • Peridots
    • Peridot RIngs >
      • Peridot Rings: Available Overnight
    • Peridot Earrings
  • Other Gemstones
    • Black Onyx
    • Tanzanite >
      • Tanzanite Jewelry: Available Overnight
    • Opals
    • Smokey Quartz
  • Watches
    • Citizen Watches for Women
    • Citizen Watches for Men
    • Seiko Watches
    • An Article About Wristwatches
  • Men's Jewelry