February BirthStone-Amethyst

Monthly birthstones symbolize the month of birth according to the Gregorian Calendar and Amethyst is the February birthstone.

Some of the properties with which the February Birthstone have - stability, peace, balance, courage, inner strength, sincerity and a calm disposition. The healing properties of the February birthstone are reputed to be effective for health problems relating to the withdrawal symptoms of any sort of addiction, headaches, insomnia, arthritis, pain relief, circulatory system issues and general healing. The Amethyst is also referred to as the the "sobriety stone" as it was once believed to prevent drunkenness and used to treat alcoholism and other types of addictions.

HISTORY:

The name "amethyst" comes from the Greek and means "not drunken." This was perhaps due to a belief that amethyst would ward off the effects of alcohol.
According to legend, amethyst originated when Bacchus, the God of Wine, grew angry at mortals. He vowed the next mortal that crossed his path would be eaten by tigers. At that time, a beautiful young maiden named Amethyst was on her way to worship the Goddess Diana. Diana, knowing of Bacchus vow, turned Amethyst into a pillar of colorless quartz to protect her from the tigers. Bacchus, witnessing the miracle, repented and poured wine over Amethyst, staining her purple.

The early Egyptians believed that the amethyst possessed good powers, and placed the stones in the tombs of pharaohs.

However, amethyst is not the same everywhere. It must always be purple to be amethyst, it can and does have a wide range of purple shades. Different localities can produce a unique amethyst to that particular region or even to that particular mine. Experts can often identify the source mine that a particular amethyst came from. The key to this is the specimen's color, shape of crystal, inclusions, associations and character of formation.

Amethyst are found in many countries like Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Uruguay, Africa, USA, Italy, Germany, Russia.

Some of the Amethyst Jewelries :
Embrace your romantic side with this sparkling purple oval cut sterling silver amethyst american diamond Ring! Get the beautiful look with this celebrity style ring. This beautiful ring features an three purple amethyst american diamond oval stone outlined in ad stones that run down the sides of the band as well. The deep purple hue of the amethyst stone complements any outfit.

This Designer Inspired Brilliant Oval Cut Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant is the perfect choice if you are looking for an accessory that gives you a stunning and unique look. If you are looking to add a little sparkle to your outfit this pendant is perfect.

With the combined beauty of water and the earth, these Sterling Silver Pearl Amethyst Earrings with garnet stones beg to the eyes to be adored. The reflected light that gleams off of the multiple dangle earrings create a dazzling assortment of colors and feelings to match the beauty of these earrings.

Check out this oval shaped Sterling Silver Amethyst Bracelet. The sophistication with the gentle glow of the oval amethyst purple stone, this amethystl bracelet gives you an elegant yet trendy style. Use this sterling silver amethyst bracelet to complement a formal look or dress up your everyday outfit!

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