AMETHYST
Sophisticated with glassy transparency in purple shades. A feminine gemstone par excellence and a traditional symbol of virginity whose name comes from the myth of Bacchus, the ancient god of wine who fell in love with a beautiful nymph of Diana named Amethyst. To protect her from Bacchus, Diana transformed Amethyst into a transparent glass, on which Bacchus poured out a glass of red wine in anger. Main quarries: Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, India, Russia, Mexico, USA and Madagascar.
