• amethyst symbolism - intaglio

    Amethyst

    "Amethyst Intaglio," a portrait of the Roman Emperor Caracalla, changed in the Byzantine period into a portrait of St. Peter with the addition of an inscription and a cross, ca. 212 CE, from the Cabinet des Médailles in the Bibliothèque nationale de France, by Clio20. Licensed under CC By-SA 3.0.

    Article: Amethyst Symbolism

    Credit: Clio20

    GemstoneQuartz, Amethyst
    Natural or man madeNatural
    Gem StateCabochon
    ColorPurple
    TransparencyTranslucent