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Diamond Education
- Diamond Buying Guide
- Diamond Cut
- Diamond Cut Types
- Ideal Cut Diamonds
- Hearts and Arrows Diamonds
- What is Diamond Depth
- Diamond Table
- Lab Diamond Cut
- Antique Cut Diamonds
- Brilliant Cut Diamonds
- Rose Cut Diamonds
- What Is The Most Expensive Diamond Cut?
- What Are Step Cut Diamonds?
- Diamond Bow Ties
- How Are Diamonds Cut
- Diamond Brilliance
- Spread Diamonds
- Diamond Fire
- Crushed Ice Diamonds
- Diamond Carat
- Diamond Color
- Diamond Clarity
- IF Diamonds
- FL Diamonds
- Diamond Inclusions Guide
- Flawless vs Internally Flawless
- Which Diamond Clarity Is Best?
- VS2 vs VS1: Diamond Clarity Comparison
- VVS2 vs VVS1: Diamond Clarity Comparison
- SI2 vs SI1: Diamond Clarity Comparison
- SI1 vs VS2: Diamond Clarity Comparison
- VS1 vs VVS2: Diamond Clarity Comparison
- Accent Diamond Clarity
- Lab Diamond Clarity
- SI Diamonds
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- Diamond Shape
- Lab Diamond Shape
- Asscher
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- Which Diamond Cut Is Best?
- Round vs Princess Diamond Cut
- Round vs Cushion Diamond Cut
- Cushion vs Princess Diamonds
- Cushion vs Oval Cut Diamonds
- Emerald vs Asscher Cut Diamond
- Princess vs Marquis Diamonds
- Princess vs Radiant Cut Diamonds
- Cushion vs Asscher Cut Diamonds
- Emerald vs Radiant Cut Diamonds
- Oval vs Marquise Cut Diamonds
- Oval vs Pear Cut Diamonds
- Pear vs Marquise Cut Diamonds
- Emerald vs Cushion Cut Diamonds
- Elongated Cushion Cut Diamonds
- Diamond Certification
- Diamond Fluorescence
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- Diamond Polish
- Diamond Girdle
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- Diamond Pricing
- Diamond Sourcing
- Diamond Size Chart Carat & MM
- Natural vs Synthetic Diamonds
- History Of Lab Grown Diamonds
- How Diamonds Are Formed
- Diamond 4 C's
- Fancy Colored Diamonds
- Engraved Rings
- NY Diamond District
Engagement Ring Education
- How To Buy Engagement Rings
- Affordable Engagement Rings
- Cost of a One Carat Diamond
- How To Buy A Lab Diamond Ring
- How to Buy An Engagement Ring In a Time Crunch
- How to Choose An Engagement Ring
- How to Pick Your Engagement Ring Budget
- Engagement Rings For Second Marriage
- Best Time to Buy An Engagement Ring
- How to Buy An Engagement Ring As a Couple
- Everything You Need to Know About Dainty Engagement Rings
- Future Mother In Law's Guide to Engagement Ring Shopping
- Engagement Ring Financing
- Why You Need an Engagement Ring Appraisal
- Best Round Cut Engagement Rings
- Best Square Cut Engagement Ring
- Top Teardrop Engagement Rings
- Best Asscher Cut Engagement Rings
- Best Oval Cut Engagement Rings
- Best Radiant Cut Engagement Rings
- Best Marquise Cut Engagement Rings
- Twisting Rings
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- Best Dainty Engagement Rings
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- Best Traditional Diamond Engagement Rings
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- Top 10 Square Halo Engagement Rings
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- Black Diamond Engagement Rings
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- Nature Inspired Engagement Ring
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- Best Two Tone Diamond Engagement Rings
- Victorian Style Engagement Rings
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- Past Present and Future Rings
- Most Expensive Celebrity Engagement Rings
- Noteworthy Celebrity Engagements (and Rings) of 2017
- Thin Engagement Rings
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- Double Band Engagement Rings
- 1 Carat Diamond Ring
- Top Princess Cut Halo Engagement Rings
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- Top Women's Rose Gold Engagement Rings
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- Top Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Rings
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- Rose Gold Pear Shaped Engagement Rings
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- Top Cushion Cut Three Stone Engagement Rings
- Top Princess Cut Three Stone Engagement Rings
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- Vintage Style Engagement Rings
- Types of Accent Diamonds
- Everything You Need to Know Before Setting Diamonds
- Engagement Ring Prong Guide
- All About Ring Resizing
- Identifying Your Ring After A Repair
- Everything You Need to Know About Milgrain
- Everything You Need to Know About Wide Band Engagement Rings
- Eternity Rings vs Infinity Rings
- When To Propose
- What Are Baguette Diamond Engagement Rings
- What to Say When You Propose
- What Are the Groom's Parents Responsible For?
Gemstone Education
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The Meaning of Amethyst
What is amethyst?
Amethyst is a member of the quartz family. It is most famous for its brilliant shades of purple. The purple coloring can range from a light shade of lilac to a deep plum color. Amethyst stones usually consist of various zones of color intensity. These are due to the unique angles of their cut. Therefore the meaning of amethyst can vary, however, generally this gem means calmness and stillness.
How is it formed?
Amethyst crystals forms in a two-step process:
- First, gas cavities form bubbles in volcanic lava. The cooling lava will harden completely before filling in around the outcrop, creating a cavity.
- Then, the cavities are filled with a silica-rich liquid that contains trace amounts of iron. This liquid will form crystals of amethyst over time resulting in amethyst geodes.

Meaning of Pink Amethyst
Pink amethyst is a soft-colored, feminine version of the more traditional dark purple amethyst. Although softer in color, the pink amethyst meaning is powerful. It has a cleansing energy and is known to instill feelings of understanding, calmness, trust and grace. It is known to have healing properties and protect against negative energy by opening the heart to love and tolerance.

Meaning of Green Amethyst/Prasiolite
Green amethyst, more commonly known as prasiolite, is an almost transparent shade of green.
The green amethyst meaning is one of inner vision, power, and self-love. It connects us to the element Earth and our hearts.

Meaning of Purple Amethyst
Spiritual
The spiritual meaning of purple amethyst is connected to the mind. It supports our thought processes and intuition. Purple amethyst is said to promote calm to the mind and clarity where there is confusion.
Lore
In the 1500’s, a poet named Remy Belleau crafted a myth in the form of a poem. In this Ancient Greeks themed myth, Bacchus, the Roman god of intoxication was chasing after a young woman named Amethyst. This young woman did not want Bacchus’s affections. Therefore, the goddess Diana was sent to save her by transforming her into a crystal stone.
Bacchus was humbled by Amethyst’s desire to stay chaste and poured wine over the stone in homage which created a deep purple crystal. Although this myth was created after the ancient times, there’s a past legend where the Greek titan Rhea presents Dionysus with amethyst to help preserve his sanity.
Emotional Meaning
Purple amethyst is said to provide emotional support in the form of confidence and calmness. This includes protection from the negativity of stress and anxiety. Many people use this stone for work-related stress and meditation. Ultimately, amethyst has healing properties.
Wellness Meaning
There are many amethyst meanings and uses, but one of the most well-known is the way it supports wellness. It is said to help promote strength and freedom from bad habits.
What does amethyst inspire for relationships?
Individuals born in the month of February have a purple amethyst birthstone assigned. According to legend, Saint Valentine wore an amethyst ring carved with Cupid’s likeness. Purple amethyst is the gem traditionally given for a six-year wedding anniversary. Some individuals choose to give their beloved an amethyst engagement ring to symbolize royalty and power.
Deep purple amethyst has been a symbol of royalty through the ages. The Duchess of Windsor wore a Cartier-designed amethyst bib necklace to a gala in Versailles in 1953. It was made of 28 step-cut amethysts, one oval faceted amethyst, and a large heart-shaped amethyst in front.
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