Scientists are very baffled over amethyst, the most beautiful of all purple stone. The stones have almost all the characteristics of quartz. They are referred to as the most beautiful of all quartz. These have the right hardness and weight but the crystal structures themselves are different and extremely unconventional. The stone are stratified which creates different areas of varying color. The beautiful stones in amethyst tension set diamond ring are believed to be colored by certain iron characteristics and natural radioactive radiation, which enhance the color without affecting the people so proudly wearing these jewels.
Amethyst tension ring settings are the birthstone of February; the deep purple color is the most popular of all shades. The colors can range from deep violet to a light pinkish. Through the centuries, this is known as the stone of wisdom, purity and used to heal people. Its value dates back centuries; Moses stated the stone had special powers and used it in religious ceremonies. Even Catherine the Great desired process these stones and sent many Russian miners to search for them. Queen Charlotte of England had a famous amethyst bracelet at the beginning of the 18th century whose value was estimated at over $2000 at that time. Birthstones have been valued and used their special properties almost since the beginning of time. In 1912, the Jewelers Association of America released an official list of each month and birthstone, which jewelers around the world enthusiastically greeted. Now there was a list customers could be presented with and encouraged to use as a giving guide. On the anniversary gemstone chart, this precious purple stone should be given on the sixth anniversary.
The wonderful color will adorn many tension set wedding rings; it is a especially valued in friendship and promise rings as the deep purple stone is believed to protect its wearer against seduction from other people. Often this is found in a three stone setting representing the past, the present and future. One of the newest trends in the ring wearing is the single ship ring. A single person announcing they are single and looking to meet someone to share life with wears this ring on the left hand. Unique settings and gold or white gold bands make amethyst rings creations of beauty and desirability. The contracts between these bands and the stones add glamour and elegance to the elite finger it graces. This vibrant stone deserves to be worn and shown by the lucky woman who owns this prize.