Crystal: Amethyst + Agate
Metal: Set in Sterling Silver
Form: Ring
Size: 7
Best known for: Amethyst: Protection | Healing | Stress Relief
Chakra: Amethyst: Crown
Use | Amethyst: Earth is the primary source of some of the most treasured and naturally formed gems in the world. Since antiquity, humans have excavated crystals from the Earth to use decoratively, and to harness the flow of positive energies to improve various aspects of health, wellness and life. Amethysts are said to have many healing benefits such as:
- Healing of migraines
- Balancing mood swings
- Promoting calm and relaxation
- Dispelling anger, rage, fear and anxiety
- Overall healing and cleansing
- Relief from stress
- Healing physical ailments of the nervous system
- Curing of nightmares and insomnia
Science | Amethyst: Chemical composition: SiO2. Moh's hardness: 7.
A geode is a rock that contains a cavity inside, lined with crystals. Amethyst is a naturally occurring mineral made up of silicon dioxide (SiO2), which is the stunning violet and purple varieties of quartz. Natural formation of amethyst requires a number of specific chemical, thermobarometric and physical conditions, usually formed in both extrusive and intrusive igneous rocks (volcanic rocks), but can also be found in metamorphosed rocks, hydrothermal veins, rocks deposited by hot springs, and even some sedimentary rocks.
Geologically, amethyst forms where hot silica-enriched water seeps through and is deposited in a cavity within a rock. Inside, small quantities of ferric iron (
Fe³+) that have been exposed to trace amounts of natural gamma radiation, will allow iron to lose an electron and change in colour to purple. If you look closely at amethyst crystals, you can probably see that the tips of the crystal are generally a darker purple than the bases - caused by the iron mix in the water changing as the crystal slowly grows.
Feng Shui | Amethyst:
Amethyst is widely used in Feng Shui as it is an Earth element in itself and is said to bring the following varieties of luck if placed in certain areas of your home or work space:
- South: Fame luck
- Southeast: Wealth luck
- East: Health luck
- South West: Relationship luck
Best known for | Agate: Grounding | Nourishment | Stability
Chakra | Agate: Heart, Throat, Third Eye + Crown Chakras
Use | Agate: Agate is said to have the following healing properties:
- Promotes creativity, problem solving, and attention to detail
- Activates the crown chakra and can be used for protection
- Help to release emotions that you haven’t been expressing
- Support you as you venture into unknown places
- Strengthens relationships
Science | Agate: Chemical composition: SiO2 | Mohs Hardness: 7
Agate crystals are a variety of quartz that form within the cavities of other rocks in acidic to neutral environments. Accumulation of silica-rich groundwater in rock cavities over thousands of years allow agate crystals to form, mostly within the voids of volcanic igneous rocks where it is hot and water can be help for long periods.
Feng Shui | Agate:
In Feng Shui, agate is said to activate the heart, throat, third eye, and crown chakras, helping to cultivate higher states of being and consciousness. Agate can be placed in the following areas of your home to enhance the following:
- To activate the health area of your home - place in east or centre of Feng Shui bagua (locate the centre of your home or bedroom or the east corner in the room)
- To attract wealth, place it in the southeast direction
- To rekindle love in your relationship or family place it in the southwest.
- To activate the knowledge area of your home - place in Gem area (stand in your front entrance looking in, and locate the corner closest to you on the left-hand side)
- Wear agate to bring it's balancing energy to yourself daily