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Moroccan Amethyst is a rare, velvety purple gemstone, with highly desirable blue and cranberry flashes, from Morocco’s remote Anti-Atlas Mountains.

Amethyst is a stone of protection and has long been appreciated by ancient cultures and gem therapists for its calming and purifying attributes. Some suggest that amethyst soothes troubled minds by providing a peaceful sleep. It’s also considered a talisman against evil magic and intoxication.

Ancient Egyptians would carve amethyst and other stones into protective amulets known as fetishes. These would take the shape of animals that are sacred to their culture, which the Ancient Egyptians believed would provide protection from physical and spiritual harm.

Early Christians viewed these same elements through the lens of Jesus Christ. For them, the color purple was synonymous with purity of spirit, and how suffering makes one pure. Others likened the reddish-purple color to Christ’s wounds, and believed the stone would aid in healing.