Amethyst rings, when worn regularly have the positive effect of improving personality balance. This simply means that the person wearing amethyst often will offset his negative vibrations with his positive vibrations. The exact correspondence between the opposite poles of energy will produce stability in the personality of that person.
The well-known curative powers in mental conditions of the amethyst makes an amethyst ring suitable for people who have psychological hang-ups and complexes. It restores calmness of thinking and control of the emotions.
It was used in ancient times by revelers to prevent themselves from getting drunk. They would place amethyst stones in their wine vessels and cups in order for them to be able to drink heartily while staying sober.
On the opposite end, ruby rings achieve for the body and the emotions what the amethyst effects in the mind. The ruby contributes to the enthusiasm of the person wearing it. Ruby rings are ideal for people who are shy and unsure of themselves. The brilliant red of the stone stimulates self-confidence and self-awareness.
The ruby is also known for its power of enhancing the youthfulness and vigor of its wearer. If you find a person who dislikes rubies, he or she is probably a person with restrained energies and a pessimist.
Wearing ruby rings releases the potentials that are so often buried deep inside every person. These potentials are hemmed in by lack of courage and commitment. The ruby, being the stone of courage and love, counteracts such attitudes in its wearer.
For a lot of good reasons connected with the development of personal power and personal dignity, ruby rings and amethyst rings ought to belong in everyone’s collection. If you can’t afford to buy a ruby ring because of its cost, you can settle for a carnelian ring. Carnelian is a stone with similar spiritual effects to the ruby but costs very much less. Nefertiti’s famous bust is crowned with a carnelian-studded tiara.