The dark beauty of Amethyst makes it an ideal “mixer” stone for multi-color jewelry. During the 1890s in the United States and Britain jewelry incorporating Amethyst, Emeralds and Pearls became a popular and discreet way for ladies to signal their commitment to women’s suffrage. In the language of stones Green (Emerald), Violet (Amethyst) and White (Pearls) spelled “Give Votes to Women.”