AME-B-02 Origin: Uruguay Grade: A+ Dimensions: 20-30g - Approximately 20-30mm 30-40g - Approximately 30-40mm 40-60g - Approximately 40-50mm 60-80g - Approximately 50-60mm 80-100g - Approximately 60-70mm 100-150g - Approximately 70-80mm 150-200g - Approximately 80-90mm 200-300g - Approximately 90-100mm 300-400g - Approximately 100-120mm 400-450g - Approximately 120-150mm Origin: Uruguay Grade: A+ = very high A+ grade (very high) amethyst druse from Uruguay Sold individually. Weight from 10-30g to 400-450g Colors and shapes vary from one stone to another. For thousands of years, amethyst has been widely used in jewelry making. This stone pairs very well with gold. In fact, for many years, amethyst had the same value as diamonds. Then, a very large quantity of amethysts was discovered in South America, which greatly reduced its value. In ancient Egypt, this stone was used to carve seals and amulets. Soldiers wore it to avoid fear. It also had the power to bring rain during droughts. But the name of this gemstone is of Greek origin. Methystos means intoxication and the prefix "a" indicates suppression. Amethyst is therefore linked to sobriety. Several legends tell the origin of amethyst, but the most well-known are those of Amethystos. In Greek mythology, Dionysus, the god of wine and intoxication, is a god known for his excess and madness. One day, he fell madly in love with Amethystos, a young nymph. He desired her greatly and began to court her. But Amethystos wished to remain chaste and refused Dionysus's advances. Amethystos turned to Artemis, the goddess of the hunt, to ask for her help. Artemis decided to protect her and transformed her into a statue of white crystal. Mad with rage and humiliation, Dionysus poured wine over the precious statue, and it began to take on a color of intense and pure violet. Another version of this legend tells that Dionysus, following several humiliations by humans, decided to take revenge. He unleashed tigers on the humans. The first encounter was with Amethystos, a beautiful and gentle young woman. So Artemis, the goddess of the hunt, transformed her into a statue of white quartz to protect her from Dionysus's wrath. Regretting his outburst of violence, he poured wine over the statue as an offering. The statue then took on a magnificent violet hue. In Christianity, amethyst was the symbol of purity and humility because Joseph had given one to Mary. This stone also represents love.