How to Use amethyst in a Sentence

amethyst

noun
Definition of amethystnext
  • There’s a ton of amethyst up there, quartz, and all kind of minerals.
    — Todd Plummer, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2018
  • On the darker side of the spectrum, there's smoked velvet hair, which is a rich amethyst hue.
    — Devon Abelman, Allure, 15 Mar. 2018
  • Liza Kindred, the event’s host, closes the lid and sets an amethyst crystal on top.
    — Erin Griffith, WIRED, 14 May 2018
  • The piece was silver and featured a purple amethyst atop the thistle.
    — Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 June 2022
  • The eyeliner is by Nat Robbins, as is the deep amethyst mascara next to it.
    — Stellene Volandes, Town & Country, 3 July 2021
  • Just one of these quartz, amethyst or colored agate coasters will dress up her space.
    — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 11 Nov. 2022
  • 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
  • An amethyst may make a good metaphor for geology as a whole.
    — Howard Lee, Ars Technica, 7 May 2022
  • 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
  • They’re usually made from stones like jade, amethyst, or quartz.
    — Lauren Manaker, Health, 27 Mar. 2023
  • Case in point: Asprey's use of amethyst in their Chaos collection.
    — The Editors, Town & Country, 19 Oct. 2020
  • Take for instance, her new 18k yellow gold, amethyst ring.
    — Priya Rao, Town & Country, 16 Dec. 2013
  • 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
  • And this amethyst and turquoise bib was created for a client that spoke it fluently.
    — Stellene Volandes, Town & Country, 11 May 2022
  • The amethyst crystal is said to help relieve stress, fear, and anxiety.
    — Kaitlyn McInnis, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2023
  • One brooch is set with a 52-carat amethyst while the other spotlights a 32-carat aquamarine.
    — Degen Pener, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2023
  • This jewel is an oval-shaped, natural amethyst of more than 35 carats.
    — Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2022
  • 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
  • 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
  • The result was a magical syrup with an amethyst hue, sweetly and subtly smelling of lilacs.
    — Maya Wilson, Alaska Dispatch News, 23 June 2017
  • 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
  • Smaller than a dime, the 36 gems are made of materials like amethyst, carnelian, and jasper.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 May 2023
  • Amethyst tones are a recurring theme in the space—the desk has amethyst legs and the lamps attached to the headboard have similar, tiny stone details.
    — Helena Madden, Robb Report, 5 May 2021
  • From the luxe material to the side slit for showing just the right amount of skin, everything about this slip dress and its amethyst hue is to die for.
    — Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 12 Jan. 2023
  • Her best friend, Jill Holt, made a closer-fitting gray cap with a vintage amethyst brooch, more to Lady Sybil’s style.
    — Hillary Davis, Daily Pilot, 13 Sep. 2019
  • 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
  • Each ring has a diamond, her birthstone, and an amethyst, his birthstone.
    — Amanda McCracken, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2022
  • Colors to keep in mind for winter: jewel tones, emerald, ruby, amethyst and, of course, black.
    — Micaela English, Town & Country, 8 Sep. 2017
  • On the table, the pitcher is from Anthropologie, the amethyst plates are by Moser, and the salt and pepper shakers are vintage.
    — Kathleen Hackett, ELLE Decor, 7 Sep. 2017
  • Inside, the decor strays from the usual Maldivian teak chic toward muted shades of blue and amethyst.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Dec. 2021

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