About Specifications Amethyst has long been a symbol of power and royalty in Europe. The most expensive and difficult color to make in ancient times was purple, taking thousands of Murex Sea Snails to produce enough dye to color a cloth the size of a handkerchief. Amethyst's deep violet hue served as an emblem of power, status, and wealth throughout the ages....The majestic gem forms inside rocks created by volcanic lava - when lava cools, it can leave behind hollow cavities where Amethyst…