Amethyst Earrings from The Diamond Store.co.uk

These rich, oppulent stones create plush items of jewellery and The Diamond Store.co.uk´s amethyst earrings are perfect examples of this. From amethyst studs to diamond and amethyst drop earrings, our range includes original designs and features 15 different styles to choose from.

Every pair of earrings exudes a lush brilliance and warmth unique to this gemstone that make them attractive accessories for all occasions and ideal to give as gifts. Available as both white gold and yellow gold amethyst earrings, it is possible to save as much as 40 percent compared with high street prices, as The Diamond Store.co.uk has one of the best value jewellery collections available online in the UK.

If you like this beautiful stone in particular, we also have a wide selection of other amethyst jewellery including diamond and amethyst rings, amethyst engagement ring, amethyst and diamond pendants and amethyst and diamond necklaces.

Interesting Facts About Diamond Amethyst Earrings.....

Amethysts are stunning lavender/purple coloured gemstones which are the birthstone for February and Zodiac stone for Aquarius. The name originates from the Greek “amethystos” which means “not drunk”, so this birthstone is regarded as an aid for alcoholism or just for overcoming a hangover. In the past wine goblets often had these stones studded in them.

The properties of the amethyst are peace and tranquillity as well as sobriety and it was thought to aid in celibacy and piety during the Middle Ages and was widely used in the Catholic Church, especially by bishops. The luxurious richness of the colour purple has long been a royal or holy colour, with amethysts used extensively in the British Crown Jewels and by the Ancient Egyptians.

Amethysts are always purple, but in varying shades with different countries often producing their own unique colour dependant on the region or mine. They are found all over the world, but the principal areas are Arizona in the USA, Uruguay, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, Russia and the Zambia. They are graded by using the terms Siberian, Uruguayan or Bahain which represents the high, medium and low grades respectively.

They are mostly cut as brilliant rounds because they often have a slightly patchy distribution of colour in their crystals (which is very difficult or impossible to detect with the naked eye). The more expensive stones usually have the best distribution of colour and other cuts are used.