Amethyst has been used to symbolize deep love, happiness, humility, sincerity and wealth.

Throughout history amethyst has been used to guard against drunkenness and is thought to be helpful in overcoming addiction. It has been used for hearing disorders, insomnia, headaches and other pain.

Leonardo da Vinci believed amethyst had the power to control evil thoughts, to quicken intelligence, and to make men shrewd in business matters.

Long ago, farmers believed wearing amethyst would protect their crops from hailstones and locusts.