February Birthstone: Amethyst

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February Birthstone Amethyst is the official
birthstone for the February month. The color of
Amethyst ranges in the shades of purple, the
color shade it ranges from pinkish- purple to
dark purple. The Amethyst is known for its color
and meaning to the wearer. The February stone
Amethyst is also used for celebrating the 6th and
17th year of married life. The Amethyst stone is
a popular choice in jewelry for special
occasions. It is worn in many cultures for its
special powers they believed. Its hardness on
mohs scale is 7, which makes it a durable and
lasting piece of jewelry. Hardness is the same
as for other quartz. Amethyst is formed from
silicon dioxide.
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History of Amethyst Stone The word Amethyst has
been derived from the Greek dictionary word
Methustos which means not Intoxicated or not
drunk. The Greeks believed that the stone has a
special power and it can protect from
drunkenness. The great artist Leonardo the Vinci
said that Amethyst stone amplifies intelligence
and protection from evil thoughts. Other cultures
believed it can relieve pain and cure insomnia.
Some associated it with peace, courage, and
balance. Buddhists believe, it amplifies
meditation power and controlling your thoughts.
The Amethyst rare beauty with an expensive
look During the 19th century, it was listed as
precious and expensive stone like ruby,
emeralds, and sapphires. Then in the same era,
huge deposits were discovered in Brazil and it
lowered its expensive value. Though after a price
drop, it was used more in jewelry. Catherine the
Great, of Russia was fond of gems and her jewelry
was full of Amethyst stones decked in a
necklace, earrings, and other ornaments. The
famous jewelry connoisseur Wallis Sampson later
knew Duchess of Windsor, wore Cartier-designed
Amethyst bib necklace to a gale in Versailles in
1953. Where it is Found? Russia was the main
source of Amethyst until the 19th century when an
abundant source was found in Brazil. Today
Africa and South America are the important
sources of Amethyst. Brazil is a major supplier
in the world. In Brazil, the Amethyst stone has
a lighter color than it is found in other
countries. The other major source is Anahi mine
in Bolivia was discovered by a Spanish
Conquistador in the 1600s and then it got lost
in History. It was rediscovered in the 1960s. In
the African continent, Zambias Kariba mine is
found to be best in quality and rich in
colors. In the United States, the Mazatzal
mountains produce dark purple and purplish red
Amethyst crystals.
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Color and characteristics of Amethyst The
Amethyst stone is an official stone of February.
It comes in different shades of purple and
violet color. The color varies from place to
place like in brazil the shades are lighter and
US Amethyst is rich in darkness and Zambian
Amethyst is the best quality. The reddish-purple
is the premium color used for expensive jewelry
and the Siberian Amethyst has a deep shade of
purple with red blue flashes. Siberian
Amethyst is the costliest in the market. Ancient
people believed that the stone can protect
someone from intoxication and some thoughts it
keeps the owner clear-minded in business and
wars. In Christian tradition, the stone
symbolized royal and clergy. Especially the
bishops wore Amethyst stone in a ring for shield
from mystical spells. The Hebrews knew amethyst
as ahlamah, it represents the tribes of
Israel. Its healing factor is known from various
cultures. Amethyst was worn by the one to get a
shield against intoxication. At that time the
intoxication was alcohol drinks and addiction to
bad things, it was used to treat these
problems. Cost and Jewelry The Amethyst is
available in different shapes, cut and size. The
cost of Amethyst depends on the carat. The carat
defines the cost of the stone. The more the carat
the price will go up and the small size can cost
you less. The Amethyst stones can easily be
customized for the rings, pendants, or earrings.
On mohs scale, it scores 7 for the hardness So
it can stand daily wears.
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The Amethyst stone has many mystic powers to
protect you from any harms. Anyone can wear even
if he/she is not February born. We hope that the
above information will enhance your knowledge
about February stone.
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