The purple power of Amethyst

Amethyst is one of the stones that was most highly prized in the ancient world, and continues to be prized by many people today.

Amethyst is found all over the world, with some of the most still found in Greece, Italy, the Middle East, and the north of Africa. The Greeks believed amethyst could prevent intoxication, while medieval European soldiers wore amethyst as protection in battle.