Amethyst is the purple variety of quartz and is a popular gemstone. Its color is unparalleled for its brilliance and beauty, and even other, more expensive purple gemstones are often likened to its color and beauty. Amethyst comes in a wide spectrum of purple shades.

This beautiful gemstone is associated with the astrological signs of Pisces, Aries, Aquarius and Sagittarius.  It is a symbol of heavenly understanding, and of the pioneer in thought and action on the philosophical, religious, spiritual and material planes. The best amethyst stones come from Brazil, South Korea, Austria and Russia.