February | Amethyst

Amethyst, the birthstone of February, is a purple quartz with a beautiful blend of purple and white.

This gemstone is a beautiful choice for the queen or king of your heart and a traditional gift for a ninth wedding anniversary.

Amethyst can be found all over the world with some of the most precious deposits being mined in Siberia, Sri Lanka, Brazil, Uruguay, and the Middle East. It gained its name from an Ancient Greek word meaning “not intoxicated”. Greeks and Romans carved goblets from Amethysts to drink their wine as Amethysts were believed to prevent intoxication.

Used since ancient times, they have been found in the tombs of Egyptian Kings and Pharaons. With its rich purple colour, Amethyst is also associated with wealth, royalty and prestige.

Amethyst can be worn as a piece of jewellery and also be beautifully displayed in your home or office, on your fireplace, in a bookcase, or as a display in your living-room.

Metaphysical and healing properties

Amethyst possesses a multitude of beneficial metaphysical properties and is believed to be a very protective and healing stone.

Ancient Greeks believed that this gemstone enabled the wearer to keep a balanced mindset. If you are highly sensitive to your emotional environment, keeping a Amethyst stone will help you stay grounded.

Amethyst can help you think more clearly about the situations you encounter and it is a crystal you can use if you feel unsure of how to take action.

This beautiful gemstone is believed to stimulate your heart and open yourself up to welcome more love in your life.