It was discovered by a Spanish conquistador in the 1600s, given to him as dowry when he married Anahí (a princess from the Ayoreo tribe), forgotten for three centuries, and rediscovered in the 1960s.

Who was the first person to discover amethyst?

The Discovery of Amethyst

The Ancient Greeks believed that their god, Dionysus, was the very first being to ever stumble upon the purple gemstone. Exactly how long this gem has existed is unclear, but it was first discovered in France, about 25,000 years ago.

How long has amethyst been around?

Amethyst History

Amethyst jewelry has been found and dated as early as 2000 BC. Some historical accounts say that Saint Valentine had an amethyst ring carved with an image of Cupid. For those familiar with Old Testament history, amethyst was one of the twelve gemstones that represented the twelve tribes of Israel.