Very Rare Natural African Amethyst. The stone is a circle within a square and the circle literally goes through the square Gemstone. I had a few of these but this is the last. The infinity style bale and attached jump ring is solid 14K gold. The stone is on a solid 14K Gold Mariner Style chain.
Traditionally the circle represents the infinite, immeasurable, and even spiritual world while the square represents the manifest, measurable, and comprehensive world.
The squared circle shows two opposites composed into one motif, a potential metaphor for unity.
Amethyst derives its name from the Greek word ametusthos which means 'not intoxicated'.
Amethyst has always been associated with February, the month the Romans dedicated to Neptune, their water god. Therefore, it should be no surprise that it is the traditional birthstone of that month. It is the stone of St. Valentine and faithful love and signifies ecclesiastical dignity as the Bishop’s Stone. It carries the energy of fire and passion, creativity and spirituality; yet bears the logic of temperance and sobriety.
This rare little gem is 5 carats and 10mm x 10mm. 14K Gold chain is 18 inches long.