Amethyst 925 Sterling Silver. All designed by me! Be different and try the calmness of this stone. This tumbled amethyst is set in a simple setting. This stone needs no embellishment. It’s a beautiful stone alone! Amethyst Symbolism and Spirituality 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. Amethyst is a semiprecious stone with a vitreous or glassy luster. It often comes in shades of violet and purple. The meaning of Amethyst is spiritual healing, calmness, and wisdom.