The Peace Sign and Amethyst

At World Peace Jewelry, I use many symbols and gemstone combinations to symbolize peace in my peace themed jewelry. However, my favorites are vintage traditional peace signs with amethyst.

What we know as a traditional symbol for peace was oritinally designed for the British nuclear disarmament movement. Designed and completed on February 21, 1958 by Gerald Holtom, a professional designer and artist for the April 4 march planned by the Direct Action Committee Against Nuclear War (DAC). The symbol itself is a combination of the semaphoric signals for the letters "N" and "D," standing for Nuclear Disarmament. Superimposing these two signs forms the shape of the peace symbol.

The symbol was later adopted by the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament. By the late 1960's the peace sign had become an international peace symbol adopted by war protestors. Then adopted by the counterculture, it became part of the popular culture.

Amethyst has long been believed to be a transformational healing gemstone. A purifier and amplifier of healing and spiritual energies, it aids in intuition and attracts justice. The birth stone of Pisces, amethyst brings clarity to the conscious and unconscious mind. Shades of purple are traditionally a sign of royalty or richness, power and passion. Modern folklore associates the color purple with peace as in "Wear purple for peace."

Those who regularly wear an amethyst necklace are said to fascinate others with their personality and charisma. What better way to wear your values and encourage peace!

Shown above is an amethyst and gold necklace with a traditional peace sign combined with a "Dream" affirmation charm.

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