February Birthstone Amethyst

February Birthstone: Amethyst

Amethyst is a purple variety of the quartz family, occurring within rocks as a long prismatic crystal or crystalline crust called druzes and owes its violet color to irradiation,iron impurities and trace elements. Although the Gem color must be always Purple to be an amethyst it has a wide range of Hues and Tones, from light pinkish to deep purple even green.

Ancient greeks believed that Amethyst protected from intoxication which is why they used to carve wine drinking vessels from it.

Throughout History Purple color has been consider a royal color.

Now days also symbolize peace, protection and tranquility and its been accepted as the anniversary gemstone for the six year of marriage.

Due to its beauty and versatility it can be used in Jewelry where it can be cut in many different shapes, Trendy Home decor,Metaphysical & Healing purposes