Myth

Throughout history, gemstones and minerals have been surrounded by myths and legends. Many cultures believed they held mystical powers—bringing luck, protection, or healing. These enduring stories, passed down through generations, add an enchanting layer to each stone's natural beauty and value, enhancing their allure and significance.

Amethyst:

The word Amethyst is said to come from the Ancient Greek word ‘Amethustos’ meaning ‘without being drunken’. On saying this, it is also Myth that the Roman goddess Diana turned a beautiful girl whose name was Amethyst into stone in order to protect her from tigers which Bacchus, the Roman god of wine and partying tried to set upon her. Bacchus seeing what had happened was angry and poured red wine over the stone and thus making its colour purple. 

White statue of Artemis, Diana goddess with blurred Santorini Fira view in Greece.

Rose Quartz:

Rose Quartz is associated with Aphrodite who was the Ancient Greek Goddess of Love and Beauty. She was also known as Venus by the ancient Romans. However, it is thought that her former identity was Astarte, the Mesopotamian Goddess of Fertility, Love and War but first appears in Egyptian mythology as the wife of the sun God Ra. In Egyptian mythology Astarte rules the spirits of passion, marriage, sexual encounters and power of feminine independence. It is said that Rose Quartz has the effect of drawing love into one’s life as Aphrodite can draw love into life.

Selenite:

This crystal’s name comes from the Greek word selene, meaning “moon”. There is a legend that tells of God taking a breath during the process of creating divine light. When God exhaled, the particles fell to Earth and formed into selenite. In ancient Mesopotamia, selenite was found in sick rooms to keep evil spirits at bay. Some believe that this crystal can be hung on fruit trees to increase their bounty. Selenite is thought to be especially strong in grids, as it is a powerful cleanser for other gemstones.

Tigers Eye:

It is believed that in ancient Egypt, the beautiful bands of orange and gold displayed in Tigers Eye represented the suns rays trapped inside the Eye of the sacred Tiger. The crystal’s beauty was admired as one of the most prized gems of both Upper and Lower Egypt. It was used as a sacred offering in the tombs of the pharaohs since its great force would help them navigate the afterlife. Throughout the ancient world, Tigers Eye also represented the concept of the all-powerful Eye. Some today would call this the third eye, the part of each of us which sees everything we do and searches into the deepest parts of our soul. Some families in ancient India, Africa, and Europe used this stone for this very purpose. By setting Tigers Eye on the doorstep or window sill, it would scare off strangers who wanted to harm their children or steal from their houses by peering deep into their souls.

Closeup of the face of the Great Sphinx with pyramid in the background on a beautiful blue sky day in Giza, Cairo, Egypt.