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My Favourite Gemstones - Amethyst
Most women like the colour Purple. Amethyst is Purple and I love it.One of my girlfriends loves Purple so much that when she got married all her bridesmaids wore purple dresses.
Amethyst is one of the gemstones that appeal to me so much so that I had hinted to Wayne that I wouldn't mind having a bigger Amethyst pendant.Amethyst has a special place in my heart that everytime I wear it, it gives me the calming/peaceful feeling.The first Amehtyst I owned was purchased from an Opal Miner who dabbled on other gemstones. We went to see him to buy Opals, however he was going overseas and selling his collection of gemstones when we walked in.He knew I had my eye on this particular piece but then I hesitated, as I didn't know what price he had on the pendant.This Opal Miner had cut it and had set this Amethyst in Silver Pendant. The Opal Miner said I could have the silver Amethyst pendant at a good price. Before I know it he gave it to Wayne and Wayne paid for it.I was so excited to get this Amethyst. I have a lot of silver and gold jewellery and this Amethyst added to my collection.
Early this year,Wayne visited our opal jewellery factory in Vietnam and we had just started setting gemstones into 18K gold.Wayne knew that our 26th wedding anniversary was coming and he kept asking me what I wanted. I did not have any idea. I just wanted to be taken out to dinner.On the morning of our 26th Wedding Anniversary Wayne offered to make the bed, made me breakfast - I thought that was sweet!When he came with the coffee - he handed me a jewellery box and there was this huge Amethyst Pendant set in 18k gold - I was stunned, didn't know what to say. I gave Wayne the biggest hug ever. I am so ever grateful and thanked him so much.I felt a little bit guilty because I only bought him a big box his favorite Licorice all sorts.
All my favourite precious gemstones and jewellery pieces each have stories.Recalling the incidences on how I came to own them bring me good memories and hope you can also share some of your experiences.
Jade Pendant
My daughter is in the process of planning her wedding. She has always been very detailed oriented and so she is trying to think of everything to make this a special event. She is also a romantic so she wants to carry forth traditions from our family as well as her fiances. She has always been intrigued by the antique jade pendant that was given to me on my wedding day. I received the jade pendant from my mother. She was also very detailed oriented and she liked the way the pendant matched the dress that my maid of honor wore.
My daughter wore the jade pendant to her first prom and several other special functions through the years. I knew that it would be a very special gesture for me to give it to her on her wedding day, but I hated to part with it because I wear it so often myself. My husband suggested looking for a similar necklace to give to our daughter.
I knew that the jade in the pendant was from Hawaii. My mother had purchased it at an antique store that has since gone out of business. Both of my parents had passed away several years ago, so I could not get additional information from them. I had never done any research into the history of the necklace, so I decided to begin with a local dealer of antique jewelry to see what I could find out about it. When I brought the jade pendant to the dealer he was very impressed with it. Without doing any research he estimated that the jade pendant was from the late 1800s. I was surprised to find out that it could be that old. My mother was not into antiques and I new she had purchased the necklace mainly for its color. The antique dealer told me that he would do some research and let me know what he discovered. I asked him to also look for a similar jade pendant I could purchase for my daughter.
Several days later the dealer called me to see if I would bring the jade pendant back to the shop for verification. When I arrived at the shop he examined the necklace more thoroughly than he had the first time. He showed me several details in the gold setting and stone that proved that it was authentic. He then showed me a picture of the same jade pendant that he had found on the internet. My necklace had been created for the wife of a wealthy plantation owner in Hawaii in 1887. The family had lost their fortune and articles from the estate, including my jade pendant had been sold off. He estimated the value to be in the thousands of dollars. He had located a very similar necklace that had been made in the 1920s. This necklace was one of several that had been made, copied from my original pendant. I bought the replica for my daughter.
I cannot believe that I have been wearing a necklace that is considered priceless by many. I know that one day I will leave this heirloom to my daughter or her daughter. In the mean time I know she will be thrilled with the jade pendant that I will give her on her wedding day.
Amethyst Jewelery
For women, jewelry is not just an accessory. It is a way of saying who you are, what you stand for, or even what kind of mood you are in. Amethyst jewelry can show people all of those things and it can be worn in such a large variety of ways that you can have a new look everyday.
When amethyst is put in a simple silver setting – a ring, a pendant, or a bracelet – it can portray a sense of carefree style that is often irresistible. Most people are naturally drawn to those who appear to be relaxed, carefree, and unfettered by the problems of the world. Your jewelry can suggest those things to other people. Amethyst, when combined in a style such as simple pendant on a cord, suggests that not a lot of thought went into it but gives a unique look.
Amethyst jewelry can also be made to give a very classy, sophisticated appearance. When showcased in a gold setting, perhaps in a matching earring and necklace set, it can make a woman look very put together. In the business world, looking put together is essential to women. Women who have an unfinished look often don’t go far in their chosen career. When a woman looks as if she can’t pull her look together it suggests to others that she can’t pull her business together either. Classy, sophisticated jewelry can inspire confidence in those you come across in your business day and amethyst jewelry has an understated look that is important in the business world. When understatement is combined with gold it can be a winning combination.
The amethyst is also believed to be a source of power and business strength. If you believe in the power of gemstones (and increasing numbers of people of all lifestyles are beginning to see their powers), wearing amethyst jewelry can make you feel confident in your business dealings and in your personal life. When you are working on an important business deal or something you wish to have a personal victory over, the amethyst may give you the extra edge you need to carry it through successfully.
Your jewelry says a lot about you and wearing amethyst jewelry can help portray the image you wish to get across. Whether it is your day off and you’re looking for a simple piece of jewelry or an important business meeting or even a night out on the town, there is a piece of amethyst jewelry to suit every occasion.