Amethyst Faceted Teardrop 925 Silver Ring (Medium)

Amethyst is a purple variety of quartz, traditionally associated with calm, clarity, and spiritual protection. This medium ring features a faceted teardrop-cut amethyst in deep violet, set in an adjustable 925 sterling silver band that lets light play across each angled facet.

Quick facts

Stone	Amethyst
Composition	Quartz (silicon dioxide) — purple variety, colored by trace iron
Hardness (Mohs)	7
Color	Light lilac to deep violet-purple
Origin	Brazil, Uruguay, Zambia
Chakra	Third eye / Crown
Traditionally used for	Calm, clarity, spiritual protection
Care / Water-safe	Water-safe (Mohs 7); avoid prolonged direct sun to help preserve color

Meaning & history

Amethyst has long held a place as one of the most recognized purple gemstones, historically associated with clarity of mind and, in crystal tradition, with calm and spiritual protection. It is often linked to the third eye and crown chakras, tied to intuition and inner focus.

The teardrop facet cut in this piece maximizes sparkle, showing off the stone's color depth from base to point. Browse the wider amethyst collection, including matching bracelets, or explore other crystal rings.

How to wear it

Slide the adjustable band gently to fit your finger, avoiding repeated hard bending, which can weaken the silver over time. Many people wear amethyst daily as a calming, grounding piece, or set it aside for meditation and quiet reflection.

Care & cleansing

Amethyst is a durable stone (Mohs 7) and handles water well, though it's still good practice to remove the ring before swimming or applying lotion to protect the silver setting. With extended exposure to strong, direct sunlight over a long period, amethyst's purple color can gradually fade, so it's best stored out of direct sun when not worn. To cleanse its energy, many people rinse it briefly under cool water, use gentle smoke, or rest it near selenite. Store in a dry pouch away from harder gems.

Frequently asked questions

What is amethyst and what is it used for?
Amethyst is a purple variety of quartz, colored by trace iron. In crystal tradition it's associated with calm, clarity, and spiritual protection. This is a decorative/symbolic piece, not a health product or medical device.

Is this ring water-safe?
Yes, amethyst is durable (Mohs 7) and handles water well, though we still recommend removing it before swimming or applying lotion to protect the silver setting.

Can I wear it every day, including in the sun?
It's well suited to daily wear, but prolonged direct sunlight over a long time can gradually fade amethyst's purple color, so store it out of direct sun when not worn.

How do I cleanse and charge the crystal?
A brief rinse under cool running water, gentle smoke cleansing, or resting it near selenite are all simple, commonly used methods.

How can I tell the amethyst is real?
Genuine amethyst shows natural color zoning and depth that shifts with the angle of light, rather than a completely flat, uniform purple typical of glass imitations.

What pairs well with amethyst?
Many people pair it with clear quartz to amplify its calming effect, or with rose quartz for a heart-and-mind combination.