Amethyst Cocktail Rings

The name amethyst comes from the Greek word amathustos which means not drunk. Most people are familiar with the beautiful purple variety but it is also available in an equally beautiful green variety. The green color comes from the purple variety which changes color to green when artificially or naturally heated. While this colored quartz will not really prevent drunkenness, there is no reason not to wear it in jewelry. Buy Amethyst Cocktail Rings today!

Topaz is an aluminum silicate and in its pure state is clear, but because of impurities it has many colors including red, blue and yellow. It can be clear or the impurities can make it appear smokey. This stone is equally attractive as the amethyst but in different colors.

Because of the relatively larger stones available in amethyst and topaz, and the array of colors available these semi-precious stones lend themselves to larger pieces of jewelery. For example craftsmen are able to make purple amethyst and green amethyst cocktail rings, and different colored clear and smokey topaz cocktail rings. The most popular designs are either a large stone set by itself or set with small diamonds whose sparkle complement the colors of the amethyst or topaz.

Vintage amethyst and topaz cocktail rings can be found at estate sales and jewelery auctions. New amethyst and topaz cocktail rings can be found at most jewelery stores in a variety of sizes and metals from 14 carat gold amethyst or topaz cocktail rings to sterling silver amethyst or topaz cocktail rings. You can also get that stone from another piece of jewelery you never use made into your own custom designed ring.