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
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
It was shaped like a bottle and had ribbons of color, aqua green and amethyst purple, that spiraled up its glass surface like stripes of paint.
From Washington Times • Dec. 21, 2023
The collar was set with an enchanted amethyst that Xaro swore would ward her against all poisons.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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