Vera Cruz Amethyst from Mexico 4c28dc298a006ace65814c784a82f702

Vera Cruz Amethyst from Mexico 4c28dc298a006ace65814c784a82f702Amethyst is a variety of quartz which owes its coloration to the presence of iron in the area of its formation. The word Amethyst is derived from ancient Greek meaning "intoxication". It was believed by both ancient Romans and Greeks, if they wore Amethyst or made their goblets of the material, it would help prevent them from becoming intoxicated. Amethyst has been used in jewelry making for centuries. Spectacular, priceless carvings dating to the

Emerald is the traditional birthstone for the month of May

Carnelian is associated with

As the earth splits further and further apart

the Pleistocene Grey Wolf

Every color is naturally occurring and specific to a location in the world

Collectable specimens are prized for their v-shaped twin crystal formation and their snowflake-like blades

and is less commonly found in pockets of granite

considered to be closely related to today's snakes and similar in shape to today's monitor lizard

which began around 10

Ammolite is considered a gem and is quite valuable to both collectors and in the jewelry industry

a skull was discovered in Morocco

(~ 25 million years ago)