Who said red
was the color
of Valentine?
Mythology and history states that the purple Amethyst is the stone of Saint Valentine (and of faithful lovers). Did you know Saint Valentine wore a cupid engraved Amethyst ring? Yes he did.
Other mythologies place the Amethyst on Egyptian soldiers going into battle as they believed this would maintain their courage and integrity.
Romans made their wine goblets out of Amethyst to protect themselves or guard them from the effect of excessive drinking. (if they just drank less - well good the Amethyst was around). And speaking of wine, the Greek word amethustos means "not to be drunk", the Greeks too believed this gemstone would help them against drunkenness. So next time you're headed to a bar, carry or wear an Amethyst!
In the Roman Catholic Church, Amethyst was associated with the Bishops who wore an amethyst ring, the gem represented purity. It is also the popular gem for Buddist prayer beads, the gemstone of the Buddha.
Don't Forget to print out your Gift Card - Happy Valentine's!
