February Birthstone Jewellery - Amethyst

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February’s birthstone – Amethyst

Most commonly seen in a beautiful share of pale lilac or deep purple, amethyst is the birthstone for February and also makes a perfect gift for Valentine’s Day. A symbol of peace, protection and tranquillity, amethyst is said to bring calm and serenity to the wearer.

Derived from the Greek word ‘amethystos’, translating to ‘not drunken’; it was believed that amethyst protected you from getting drunk. Historically, only royals were allowed to wear this gem and it’s been found in royal collections around the world. Composed of quartz, amethyst is formed through crystals in rocks and lava – getting its striking purple shades from irradiation, impurities and trace elements. Amethyst has a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, meaning it’s durable.