Amethyst Earrings Larimar The remains of the Crinoids

The remains of the Crinoids that lived and died here over the ages became fossiliferous limestone

giving the specimen a slight shimmer

From around 54 million to 10

Ammolites are often treated similarly to opal

Amethyst Earrings Larimar The remains of the CrinoidsAmethyst is a variety of quartz which owes its coloration to the presence of iron in the area of its formation. The word Amethyst is derived from ancient Greek meaning "intoxication". It was believed by both ancient Romans and Greeks, if they wore Amethyst or made their goblets of the material, it would help prevent them from becoming intoxicated. Amethyst has been used in jewelry making for centuries. Spectacular, priceless carvings dating to the