Uruguay shops Combo Amethyst with Black Hematite

Uruguayan Amethyst is a rare, deep purple gemstone from Artigas in northern Uruguay, an acclaimed Amethyst source with a famous pedigree. Some of the very best Amethyst available, Uruguayan Amethyst is coveted for its spectacular beauty and is highly valued due to its rich shops color and durability.


The gem's purple colors represented purity of spirit. Its purplish and reddish hues represented the chastening and purifying effects of suffering. Some believed the colors alluded to the wounds and suffering of Christ. Thus, amethysts were used to aid the healing of wounds.