Soft lilac with a hint of pink, or deep royal purple: no two amethysts share exactly the same shade. An amethyst ring keeps that color in view all day, whether your hand is resting on a table or reaching out to say hello.
Where does the name amethyst come from?
From the ancient Greek amethustos, meaning "not drunk". In Greek myth, the nymph Amethyst was fleeing Dionysus when Artemis turned her into clear crystal. The god of wine, moved, poured his cup over the stone and gave it its color. Greeks and Romans carved it into intaglios, and for centuries it ranked with ruby and sapphire among the noble stones, set in the ceremonial rings of Europe's royal courts. Amethyst stands for calm, wisdom and sincerity, and it's linked to the crown chakra.
Silver or gold: which amethyst ring is you?
Start with the jewelry you already wear. In silver, the Plenitude ring is silver-plated and wraps a 7 x 9 mm amethyst in vintage-style curves, while Shanti goes bold with a 15 x 20 mm oval cabochon, a real statement piece. In gold, Essence sets a 10 mm round amethyst on gold-tone stainless steel bands, and Kalyani adds rose quartz and amazonite for a more colorful ring. The Vision ring, in stainless steel, comes in amethyst, rose quartz or aventurine. Every one of these is adjustable, so you don't need to know the ring size, which helps a lot when the ring is a surprise.
February's birthstone, and more
Amethyst is the birthstone for February and is often linked to Sagittarius, Pisces and Virgo, so it makes a birthday gift that feels personal. To keep its purple rich, store your ring out of direct sunlight, which can fade the color over time. The linen pouch that comes with every order is perfect for this.
Learn more in our amethyst guide, or pair your ring with an amethyst bracelet. You can also browse all our amethyst jewelry and our full range of gemstone rings.
