June 10,2005

二月的誕生石 February Birthstone:紫水晶 Amethyst

在二月慶祝生日一個可以選擇和幾個朋友去喝飲品。雞尾酒最完美的陪襯品就是紫水晶,古希臘和古羅馬人用它去抵擋 "the God of Wine" 羅馬酒神Bacchus那種可以使人醉酒的力量。從前紫水晶被認為是可以防止醉酒,保持穿戴者清醒和機智。
神職人員佩帶紫水晶,他們相信它會帶來情感平衡,而當時的英國皇室在中世紀期間用紫水晶裝飾皇室的標誌。紫水晶已經和許多神話、傳奇、宗教和許多文化聯繫在一起。
紫水晶是一種紫色石英,全球各地都可以找到這種美麗的紫紅色寶石。歷史上,最美麗的紫水晶源自俄羅斯,因此成為很多歐洲名貴首飾的特色,然而今日非洲被認為是主要的出產地。
不論您是否想免受酒精作用,或送一個有真正價值的禮物,紫水晶是不錯的選擇。

In celebration of a February birthday one may chose to have a few drinks with friends. The perfect accompaniment to a cocktail is the gemstone amethyst, known by ancient Greeks and Romans to ward off the intoxicating powers of Bacchus, the God of Wine. The gemstone, acknowledged in the past to prevent drunkenness, is also said to keep the wearer clear-headed and quick-witted.
Clergymen wore amethyst with the belief that it brought emotional balance, while British regalia were decorated with amethyst during the Middle Ages as a symbol of royalty. It has been associated with many myths, legends, religion and numerous cultures.
Amethyst is a purple quartz, a beautiful blend of violet and red that can found in every corner of the earth. Historically, the finest amethyst originated in Russia, which were consequently featured in much royal European jewelry, however today Africa is considered the prized source.
Whether you want be protected from the effects of alcohol, or give a gift of historical value, amethyst is the perfect choice.

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