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Comprehensive Amethyst Chapters

THE Amethyst reference: Intaglios, engraved gems, Greeks, Romans, Renaissance
Short Amethyst Overview

Classic Amethyst Localities

Amethyst locations in Spain , Siberia and Brazil (1871)
Bohemian Amethyst (1865)

Amethyst References before 1800

Amethyst extremely valuable before large Amethyst finds in Brazil in 19th century.

One of the world's first systematic overviews of gemstones and minerals (Nicols 1652) on Amethyst.

Agricola: Hyacinthus, Amethyst and Wine

Amethyst: Talismans and Cardinal Stone

High Priest Breastplate and Amethyst here

Amethyst listed in several cultures as one of talismanic stones

Valentine's day: St. Valentine wearing an Amethyst ring

Engraving heightens Amethyst effect

Oriental Amethyst = Pink Sapphire

What is Oriental Amethyst (Tavernier in 17th century). Also Castellani.

Treatments, Quality of Oriental Amethyst

Engraved Oriental Amethyst (Greeks to French Crown Jewels)