Written by S. Thompson | Posted in Jewelry |

A 5 stone diamond ring is a beautiful idea for an engagement ring, or a wedding ring, but especially for an anniversary ring namely the five year anniversary.

Rings or bands themselves symbolize the cyclical and continuing nature of one persons love for another, while the metal the band is made of symbolizes the strength, and the diamond, in particular as a stone using in a band, literally means indestructible from its Greek root word. The significance of a 5 stone diamond band for a five year anniversary can symbolize quite literally the five years since marriage, the five-time indestructible strength of the union, and so forth.

Interestingly, while the diamond is a time-tested and time-honored choice for a gemstone setting (and certainly a financial testament to the depth of your devotion to the person being gifted with a diamond, or multiple diamonds in an elegant setting), there are other gemstone choices that can have amazing depth of meaning. An amethyst stone to complement a diamond, or even an amethyst ring, can demonstrate an innovative and intuitive decision making process when considering a timeless gift for a beloved. Amethyst is known as a calming stone with meditative healing properties in certain circles and many view amethyst as an incredibly positive stone, to help with headaches and insomnia and even anxiety.

These supposed properties, combined with a lovely purple hue, are just the beginnings of reasons why an amethyst ring as a gift would prove to the gifted that the giver put more thought into a gemstone selection than many others do who may go with traditional rings, stones, and settings.

Amethyst comes in hues of mauve, lilac, and purple and is a quartz stone with crystalline properties. In days long past it was worn to ward off drunkenness and promote a sober mind and protect against poison. It is supposed to give one good dreams and protect against witchcraft and especially in the context of an amethyst ring, it is supposed to ward off self-deception and symbolize honesty, unpretentiousness, and transcendent understanding.

Finally, amethyst is above all a flattering, subtle stone that shimmers and complements any wearer, male or female. From a placement in a wide masculine band, adding a subtle becoming glimmer of gemstone, to an elegant setting in a feminine band showcasing a graceful woman’s strength and beauty, there is no way to go wrong with an amethyst ring. This gemstone shows depth of character and depth of understanding and admiration and respect and love for the gifted in any situation.

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