Lot 4004* - A211 Out of This World - Tuesday, 03. December 2024, 05.00 PM
AMETHYST SPHERE
Minas Gerais, Brasil
Diameter circa 30 cm
Diameter circa 30 cm
Amethyst is a transparent, coarse-grained variety of the silica mineral quartz. It owes its lustrous colour mainly to inclusions of iron. The Egyptians, Etruscans and Romans already sought out these crystals for their beauty and healing powers.
The name originates from the Greek word ‘amethystos’, which means ‘counteracting intoxication’. It expresses the belief of the ancient Egyptians and Greeks that a wearer of amethyst was immune to the intoxicating effects of wine. Similarly, wine from a cup made of amethyst was not supposed to have an intoxicating effect. Since this stone was as precious as rubies and sapphires at the time, this was a rather costly method of avoiding a hangover.
The unique amethyst presented here is characterised by its enormous hollow, spherical shape, lined with sparkling amethyst crystals. The layers of lavender and violet hues each represent a different stage in its growth.
The name originates from the Greek word ‘amethystos’, which means ‘counteracting intoxication’. It expresses the belief of the ancient Egyptians and Greeks that a wearer of amethyst was immune to the intoxicating effects of wine. Similarly, wine from a cup made of amethyst was not supposed to have an intoxicating effect. Since this stone was as precious as rubies and sapphires at the time, this was a rather costly method of avoiding a hangover.
The unique amethyst presented here is characterised by its enormous hollow, spherical shape, lined with sparkling amethyst crystals. The layers of lavender and violet hues each represent a different stage in its growth.
CHF 7 500 / 10 000 | (€ 7 730 / 10 310)