Amethyst Ring / Sterling Silver and Cabochon Amethyst Ring June_Birthstone Precious metals and gemstones were

Precious metals and gemstones were scarce as the men who were used to extract them from the earth were fighting in the war

27 cts of diamonds

Sapphires were often associated with healing

you will see that many of the rhinestones sit prominently higher thus simulating the real diamonds popular during that time

Foil backing was supposed to add more depth and dimension to the diamond

Amethyst Ring / Sterling Silver and Cabochon Amethyst Ring June_Birthstone Precious metals and gemstones wereAmethyst has been a prized gem for centuries. It is the birthstone for Pisces and the month of February, and the gemstone for the 6th anniversary of marriage. According to Greek mythology, Amethyst was a young virgin who became the object of wrath of the Greek God Dionysus after he became intoxicated with red wine. When Amethyst cried out to Goddess Diana for help, she immediately turned the girl into a white, shimmering stone (quartz). When Dionysus