Jewels, For the love of Bacchus (12)

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[ JEWELS ]

FOR THE LOVE OF

BACCHUS

by Beatrice Galbiati

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t’s said that Bacchus, the god of wine, took a fancy to an exceptionally beautiful wood nymph called Amethyst. To escape the clutches of her unwanted suitor, the maiden begged Diana to

transform her into clear crystal. An enraged, resentful Bacchus poured a cup of his finest wine over the precious stone statue, giving it its lovely purple colour.

Whether it’s because of the gorgeous nymph’s steadfast refusal or simply the action of Mother Nature, since ancient times this magnificent purple quartz has been considered to be the stone of knowledge and balance, a favourite of those whose lifestyle is sober and harmonious.

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1. Pink gold, teardrop amethysts and pearl-cut turquoises for earrings from the Melody of Colours collection, De Grisogono 2. Pure, essential design for the Nudo rings in pink gold and faceted amethyst, Pomellato 3. Part of the Composable collection, the Charm Butterfly in white gold with cabochon amethyst, pink sapphires, peridot and brilliant cut diamonds, Faraone Gioielli. 4. Yellow gold with engraved lines, rubies and a central amethyst for the colourful ring from the Cocktail collection, Buccellati.

Opposite page: From the Barocco collection, a necklace with seven rubellites, amethysts, fire opals, yellow beryls, diamonds and pink gold, Giampiero Bodino

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