Amethyst for February

Amethyst is the traditional birthstone for the month of February and how lucky February birthdays are! It is known as the stone that enhances intuition, spirituality and meditation. In medieval times, it was believed that amethyst would protect from nightmares and insomnia, and amethyst was widely engraved with animal symbols to provide protection and security.

The Romans believed that amethyst would be protected from drunkedness if they drank from a cup decorated or carved from amethyst. In Britain, power, wealth and royalty was often associated with the color purple, so many of the royal jewels are adorned with amethyst stones.

Amethyst is a purple variation of quartz. It’s colors range from deep, dark purple that appears almost black in some light to a very light lavender. Sometimes, you will find amethyst and citrine in the same stone which is called Ametrine. Because amethyst is a member of the quartz family, it’s a good gemstone for jewelry. It takes wear very well, and can be found in everything from bracelets, earrings, rings and necklaces.

Amethyst is one of my favorite gems. Be sure to check out our website to see all that we have available in this beautiful stone!