amethyst

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On Monday, Giorgio Armani also presented velvets and cashmere of green, blue and amethyst shades, four months after the death of the legendary designer aged 91.

From Barron's • Jan. 19, 2026

Occasionally they’re interrupted by bursts of jewel-tone color — ruby, emerald, sapphire, amethyst.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 17, 2024

One was an amethyst gem depicting a Cupid - the Roman god of love - riding a dolphin, which Mr Birbiglia bought for £42 in May 2016.

From BBC • May 27, 2024

If the shop owner doesn’t know, or can only say that their amethyst comes from Brazil—one of the world’s top producers—that’s a red flag.

From National Geographic • Feb. 5, 2024

With anxiety I watched his eye rove over the gay stores: he fixed on a rich silk of the most brilliant amethyst dye, and a superb pink satin.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë