How to Use amethyst in a Sentence

amethyst

noun
  • There’s a ton of amethyst up there, quartz, and all kind of minerals.
    — Todd Plummer, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2018
  • They’re usually made from stones like jade, amethyst, or quartz.
    — Lauren Manaker, Health, 27 Mar. 2023
  • Just one of these quartz, amethyst or colored agate coasters will dress up her space.
    — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 11 Nov. 2022
  • The amethyst is linked to clarity, wisdom, and a sense of calm.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
  • For an airy take on amethyst, go for a lavender hue with pink iridescence.
    — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
  • And this amethyst and turquoise bib was created for a client that spoke it fluently.
    — Stellene Volandes, Town & Country, 11 May 2022
  • The piece was silver and featured a purple amethyst atop the thistle.
    — Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 June 2022
  • Its rich purple amethyst color pairs well with navy and feels indulgent.
    — Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The amethyst crystal is said to help relieve stress, fear, and anxiety.
    — Kaitlyn McInnis, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Liza Kindred, the event’s host, closes the lid and sets an amethyst crystal on top.
    — Erin Griffith, WIRED, 14 May 2018
  • An amethyst taffeta tunic was topped by an aquamarine band at the chest and cut through by wet-suit zips.
    — New York Times, 8 June 2022
  • Both amethyst and rose quartz have become go-to materials for face massage tools as well.
    — Beatrice Hazlehurst, Allure, 7 Dec. 2021
  • The result was a magical syrup with an amethyst hue, sweetly and subtly smelling of lilacs.
    — Maya Wilson, Alaska Dispatch News, 23 June 2017
  • Strands of pale blonde hair are encased in its central setting, which is surrounded by tiny amethysts.
    — Leslie Camhi, The New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2024
  • At the top of the rod is a faceted amethyst monde surmounted by a cross set with more diamonds and an emerald.
    — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 5 May 2023
  • The giant amethyst geode is misleading seeing as how those aren't found in the cave nor this part of the country.
    — Chelsey Lewis, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2019
  • One of the necklaces found inside a man’s tomb is made of amethyst and agate beads surrounding a hippo head amulet.
    — Brie Stimson, Fox News, 3 Nov. 2024
  • On the starboard side lies a bar embellished with amethyst and agate; on the port side is a hookah room with fold-down sea terraces.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
  • It is adorned with emeralds, sapphires, rubies, diamonds, pearls, amethyst and a glass stone.
    — Lynsey Eidell, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2023
  • The eyeliner is by Nat Robbins, as is the deep amethyst mascara next to it.
    — Stellene Volandes, Town & Country, 3 July 2021
  • This chrome from Le Chat goes from a deep blue to an amethyst with a slight change of lightening and angle.
    — Jamie Wilson, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 Dec. 2022
  • Evangeline wore a gown of white lace and net with a necklace of amethyst and pearls that belonged to her grandmother.
    — Gary Schwab, charlotteobserver, 4 July 2017
  • Some heating pads use stones like jade, amethyst, and tourmaline, which conduct heat (just think of a hot-stone massage).
    — Sarah Madaus, SELF, 3 Mar. 2023
  • The interior trims are adorned with amethyst stones, from controls for the seats to the air-condition and more.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 May 2026
  • But in spring, in October, the avenues turn purple and the city of gold becomes the city of amethyst.
    — Kate Bartlett, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025
  • On the starboard side lies a bar embellished with amethyst and agate, while the port side is home to a hookah room with fold-down down sea terraces.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2023
  • It is made up of a solid gold frame set with rubies, amethysts, sapphires, garnet, topazes and tourmalines.
    — Town & Country, 6 Apr. 2023
  • Just like the amethyst geode cake is almost (*key word*) too pretty to eat, this new sudsy take on the stone is almost too gorgeous to wash with.
    — Lauren Smith, House Beautiful, 11 Nov. 2016
  • Use rich jewel tones, like emerald, sapphire, and amethyst, to recreate the look of these dyes in your home and bring in a feeling of depth.
    — Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Smaller than a dime, the 36 gems are made of materials like amethyst, carnelian, and jasper.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 May 2023

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