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Amethyst
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Articles about Amethyst
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Archeology
Stunningly beautiful amethyst rings inside the world's largest Byzantine winery
Archaeologists have discovered a gold ring with an amethyst at the world's largest ancient winery in Israel.
Archeology
A 2,000-year-old tomb of a woman wearing precious jewelry
With gold and gem articles, the woman was most likely the relative of a famous warrior or chieftain.
Archeology
1,600-year-old amethyst gold ring
Metal detector discovered a Roman-era ring in a farmer's field in Broxted, Essex County.
Archeology
Jewelry set encrusted with precious jewels in a Chinese noble grave
Chinese archaeologists found a necklace of thousands of pearl beads and beautiful gold earrings in a 1,500-year-old tomb of a noble.
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Close up of world of agate, quartz
People often think of stone and gravel as dry. However, Professor Richard Weston's works show another view of the world of these minerals.