amethyst

noun

am·e·thyst | \ ˈa-mə-thəst,

-(ˌ)thist\

Definition of amethyst

1a : a clear purple or bluish-violet variety of crystallized quartz that is often used as a jeweler's stone

b : a deep purple variety of corundum

2 : a moderate purple

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The accompanying lyric video, which just dropped today, finds Grimes in an appropriately futuristic, amethyst-color catsuit. — Rachel Hahn, Vogue, "Grimes Undergoes a Futuristic Style Transformation for Her New Video," 29 Nov. 2018 Placing amethyst on a mantel, or centrally in a home, allows the crystal to cleanse as much of the space as possible. — Alyssa Nassner, Curbed, "Cleansing 101: Keeping your home’s energy in check," 17 Oct. 2018 On a recent trip to India’s gem capital, Jaipur, Silvestri entered a supplier’s office to see a rainbow of rubellites, amethysts and blue topaz laid out on a table, but such receptions are increasingly uncommon as the stones become scarce. — Corinne Abrams, WSJ, "A Day in the Life of Bulgari’s Creative Director Lucia Silvestri," 16 Aug. 2018 Diamonds and gold are big here, but there are some beautiful emeralds, rubies, and amethysts, too. — Laura Ratliff, Condé Nast Traveler, "10 Best Shops in Dubai," 5 Mar. 2018 Additionally, amethyst offers protection by clearing negative energies from a space. — Aliza Kelly Faragher, Allure, "A Beginner’s Guide to Magickal Healing Crystals and What They Do," 9 Apr. 2018 Bangles in the store’s online catalog range in price from an antique amethyst and seed pearl ring for $950 to a 10.37 carat emerald cut diamond platinum engagement ring for $425,000. — Sam Roberts, New York Times, "Camilla Dietz Bergeron, Stockbroker Turned Jeweler, Dies at 76," 29 May 2018 There’s a ton of amethyst up there, quartz, and all kind of minerals. — Todd Plummer, Vogue, "Where to Find Your Own Crystals in the Wilds of the United States," 30 Mar. 2018 On the darker side of the spectrum, there's smoked velvet hair, which is a rich amethyst hue. — Devon Abelman, Allure, "Taro Bubble Tea and Smoked Velvet Are the Two Coolest Purple Hair Colors for Spring," 15 Mar. 2018

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