Purple has long been known as a rich, royal color. The reason for this association is because the color itself was so rare in ancient times that only the most wealthy and royal individuals in society could afford to wear it. The color was so rare that ancient Phoenicians made purple dye only from the mucus secretion of a marine snail. You can see how the nearly unattainable nature of purple dye could have thus become associated with royalty and wealth.

Luckily today purple is easily attainable as dye. It is also more attainable in jewelry and precious gems, such as the gorgeously deep purple amethyst you see showcased in this ring. This amethyst gem is a whopping 2.35 carats of purple beauty.

Accenting the purple amethyst are six round cut white diamonds, three on each side of the 14K yellow gold ring. This is a beautiful and unique piece of jewelry. Bid today to add a little royal coloring to your accessories.