Tibet is famous for its incredible artwork and jewellery inspired by deep religious beliefs. It has used gemstones for centuries to heal and protect people and connect them with their deities, so stones like Amethyst have played and still play a huge role in the Tibetans' desires to communicate this and share it with the world.
With the Himalayas being the literal 'doorstep', there is no shortage of beautiful gemstones for Tibetans to mine, so let's find out more about one of the most striking semi-precious stones to come out of this region of the world, the Amethyst.