Sold Antique 9K, 14K & Amethyst Conversion Ring carved cameo the toast of the town

the toast of the town

and the American Civil War started

Two bright red rubies serve as her eyes

clipped to a pocket watch

Citrine stone is 17

Sold Antique 9K, 14K & Amethyst Conversion Ring carved cameo the toast of the townThe name Amethyst comes from the Greek word ametusthos, meaning "not intoxicated." The jewel was named so according to a Greek myth. The wine god Bacchus, angry over an insult, said that the first person he should meet up with would be eaten by tigers. The unfortunate maiden who he ran into was named Amethyst. The goddess Diana protected her by turning her into a clear crystal. Bacchus regretted his brutality and poured his wine over the crystal,