Description
Wide Vintage 14k Gold Amethyst Diamond Cigar Band Ring 7 As can be seen it is nice and chunky with good weight. In addition, it also has showy gemstones. Total carat gemstone weight is .95 carat. Amethyst Weight alone is.75 ct. Size of each amethyst is 5m by 3m. Color is beautiful glowing deep purple color. Diamond weight .2 carat. Ring Top 9/16″ wide across tapering to 3/8″ wide on the sides. Ring size is 7. Weight is 6.8 grams. Condition is excellent and very gently used. It is freshly polished and ready to wear. No damage or repair. In beautiful condition, this is a stunning, chunky, jeweled, Wide Vintage 14k Gold Amethyst Diamond Cigar Band Ring 7 for your collection.
Metal: 14K Gold
Gemstone: Amethyst Cabochons, natural
Accent Stones: Diamonds, natural
Total Carat Gemstone Weight: .95 CT
Setting: Fine quality, Chunky, Heavy, Well Made
Ring Size: 7
Weight: 6.8gr
About Amethyst WIKI:
Amethyst is a violet variety of quartz often used in jewelry. The name comes from the ancient Greek ἀ a- (“not”) and μέθυστοςméthystos (“intoxicated”). This is because it is a reference to the belief that the stone protected its owner from drunkenness. In addition, the ancient Greeks wore amethyst and made drinking vessels decorated with amethysts since they believed that it would prevent intoxication. Being one of several forms of quartz, amethyst is a semiprecious stone. Another use as the traditional birthstone for February.
Much as Greeks and Europeans used amethyst it was also used as a gemstone by the ancient Egyptians. Hence, it was largely employed for intaglio engraved gems.
The Greeks believed amethyst gems could prevent intoxication. Likewise, medieval European soldiers wore amethyst amulets as protection in battle. This was a result of the belief that amethysts heal people and keep them cool-headed. In fact, beads of amethyst were found in Anglo-Saxon graves in England. Finally, Western Christian bishops wear an episcopal ring often set with an amethyst. Hence, this is an allusion to the description of the Apostles as “not drunk” at Pentecost in Acts 2:15.
Consequently, amethyst is still used today for jewelry making.
