925 Silver Amethyst Ethnic Long Necklace

Ethnic long necklace in recycled and reticulated 925 silver and natural stones: amethyst. Rustic appearance. No clasp. Length: about 80cm Pendant: 31 x 24mm Amethyst is associated with serenity, balance and temperance. It facilitates meditation and strengthens intuition. The word amethyst is derived from the Greek word amethystos which means "sober, not drunk". The Greeks believed that amethyst, due to its color, was associated with Dionysus (Bacchus for the Romans), the god of wine. According to mythology, Dionysus lay claim to a nymph called Amethystos, but she desired to remain chaste. She begged Artemis, goddess of hunting and chastity to help her. The goddess listened to her pleas by transforming her into white rock and thus freeing her from the assaults of Dionysus. This one humiliated, then poured wine on the stone on the stone and changed this crystal to the violet color.