Silver Amethyst Ring, Concerning earrings and rings
Since the topic of another thread in ASM has drifted into earrings, including
those which need pierced ears, I should mention (this probably comes as NO
surprise) that I do not wear earrings, never have, and probably never will.
Hence, not pierced.
As for rings, I have never worn one in the past. That may change if I can find
an affordable men's amethyst ring. I assume you know why a recovered alcoholic
would choose amethyst. By "affordable" I mean one that is not mounted in gold,
or platinum, or whatever drives up the price. Sterling Silver or something
cheaper.
How odd! Most men of my acquaintance have one ear pierced - some
have two piercings in that ear - and some have both ears done. UK
men think it is "macho".
On the other hand, you will very rarely see men in the UK wearing
bracelets of ANY description, whereas when I was in Colorado
I noticed a lot of ordinary working guys (construction, cowboys
etc) wearing silver "Native American" style bangles.
Amethyst is the stone of recovery. Like rose quartz is for compassion
and healing, IIRC.
There used to be a collective of sober lesbians in this area who put on
sober dances and other events for women. They were called Amethyst
Women. I knew several women in it. I also bought a lot of amethyst
jewelry when I was newly sober. I have a chunk of amethyst on my
bathroom window sill even as we speak.
Amathyst is supposed to be a protectiobn against drunkeness. It is supposed to
promote serenity. And legend says an alcoholic who drinks whilst wearing
amethyst will find the amethyst, in the long run, lose its purple shade.
And with all this background, how could I even think of drinking wiuth a
wacking big hunk of amethyst on my finger, as a constant reminder?.
Unless you're in Europe. :-) There the wedding ring finger is on the
right.
Any ring worn on the wedding ring finger signifies having a SO. Some
folks don't care, but most I know adhere to that rule.
H.., you may have to get your other ring finger sized since most folks
are not symmetrical.