AMETHYST My youngest Snickerdoodle presented me with this beautiful amethyst last week, spurring me to write about one of my favorite gemstones. Amethyst is a sparkling violet quartz much coveted for jewelry and auric therapy. The color varies from lavender to vivid purple. The stone’s name originates from the ancient Greek word for drunkenness, and… Continue reading Mythic Monday: Crystals and Gemstones – Amethyst