Silver Ring Jillian - Amethyst, Tanzanite

Silver 925 is an alloy consisting of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% copper

Amethyst is the purple variety of quartz — the same stone as citrine, just in a different «mood».

Its color comes from traces of iron and the natural irradiation of rocks over time.

It forms in volcanic geodes, some as large as a room, lined with thousands of purple crystals — especially in Brazil and Uruguay.

The name comes from Ancient Greek and means «not intoxicated»: the ancients believed it warded off drunkenness and even carved wine cups from it.

The romantic tale in which the god Dionysus weeps for a girl turned to stone is, in fact, a literary invention from around the 16th century — beautiful, but not an ancient myth.

Amethyst remains to this day the stone of Catholic bishops’ rings, a symbol of temperance and spiritual authority.

It was once as prized as ruby or emerald — among the «cardinal stones» — until the huge deposits discovered in Brazil in the 19th century drove its price down.

That’s exactly when the term «semi-precious» appeared, tied to this sudden abundance.

Its color ranges from pale lavender to a deep, intense purple; the most coveted show a rich violet with reddish flashes.

Associated with calm, mental clarity, and balance, amethyst is the birthstone of February.

With a hardness of 7, it’s suitable for everyday wear, but prolonged exposure to sunlight can fade its color — so keep it away from strong heat.

Clean it with a soft cloth and lukewarm water. This elegant hue looks stunning in 925 silver and white gold.

Tanzanite formed approximately 585 million years ago.

It was born from the same geological upheavals that raised the Kilimanjaro region.

It is found in only one place on Earth: the Merelani Hills in Tanzania.

It is a blue‑violet variety of the mineral zoisite.

It was only discovered in 1967, when a Maasai herder noticed the blue crystals.

Tiffany & Co. introduced it a year later and named it 'tanzanite'—because 'blue zoisite' sounded too much like 'suicide' in English and wouldn't sell.

It has a special kind of magic: it is pleochroic, meaning it shifts color (blue, violet, burgundy) depending on the viewing angle.

Its color ranges from deep blue to intense violet, with flashes that come alive in the light. Most stones are heat-treated to bring out the blue.

Associated with transformation, intuition, and calm, tanzanite is one of December’s birthstones.

With a hardness of 6–7, it is sensitive to knocks and sudden temperature changes.

It deserves gentle care—no ultrasonic cleaning. This regal hue is beautifully showcased in 925 silver and white gold.