He doused the sculpture in wine, which caused the quartz to take on a beautiful violet hue and became the main amethyst. Ancient Greeks recognized amethyst as a stone that promoted balance and prevented intoxication. In addition to being used in charms and decorations as guarantee, it was widely worn by those who wanted to avoid the negative effects of alcohol. The goddess Athena was also associated with amethyst; in fact, Amethyst Jewelry was frequently depicted on Athena.
