The name Amethyst derives from the Greek word ametusthos, meaning “not intoxicated,” and comes from an ancient legend...

The wine god Bacchus, angry over an insult and determined to avenge himself decreed the first person he should meet would be devoured by his tigers. The unfortunate mortal happened to be a beautiful maiden named Amethyst on her way to worship at the shrine of Diana. As the ferocious beasts sprang, she sought the protection of the goddess and was saved by being turned into a clear, white crystal. Bacchus, regretting his cruelty, poured the juice of his grapes over the stone as an offering, giving the gem its lovely purple hue.

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In today’s world, Amethyst is still a remarkable stone of spirituality and contentment, known for its metaphysical abilities to still the mind and inspire an enhanced meditative state.

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Amethyst Imagery combines the ancient and intuitive power of an amethyst with the modern skill of photography to beautifully capture your emotion, environment and memories...From an intimate wedding to a community block party - my lens and I will meet you there!