Amethyst

While Amethyst it's self it quite common certain varieties of Amethyst are quite rare and valuable.
The color purple is traditionally the color of royalty and amethyst has been used since the dawn of history to adorn the rich and powerful monarchs and rulers. Today, amethyst is a lovely and affordable gemstone that is fortunately available in a wide variety of cut and uncut stones that we can all possess and admire.
Amethyst is the purple variety of quartz and is a very popular gemstone.

Its color is as unique as it is seductive, though in fact this gemstone of all gemstones is said to protect its wearer against seduction. The amethyst is extravagance in violet. Amethyst is the purple variety of quartz and is a very popular gemstone. If it were not for its widespread availability, Amethyst would have been very expensive. The name 'Amethyst' comes from Greek and means 'Not Drunken'. This was may be due to a belief that amethyst would ward off effects of alcohol, but most likely the Greeks were referring to the almost wine like color of some stone that they may have encountered. Its color is unparallel, more expensive purple gemstone are often compared to its color and beauty. Although it must always be people to be Amethyst, it can and does have a wide range of purple shades. Due to its popularity as a gemstone, several descriptive terms have been coined in the gem trade to describe the varying colors of amethyst. "Rose de France" is usually a pale pinkish lavender or lilac shade (usually the least-sought color).

The most prized color is an intense violet with red flashes and is called "Siberian," although gems of this color may occur from several locations other than Siberia, notably Uruguay and Zambia. Amethyst is the birthstone associated with February. It is also associated with the astrological signs of Pisces, Aries (especially the violet and purple variety), Aquarius, and Sagittarius. It is a symbol of heavenly understanding, and of the pioneer in thought and action on the philosophical, religious, spiritual, and material planes.

Birthstone
It is the birthstone for the month of February and is easily found in just about every jewelry store in the world.

History
The name "Amethyst" comes from the Greek and means "not drunken." It was once believed that wearing Amethyst could ward off the effects of alcohol.

Color
All Amethyst is Purple. However it comes in a wade range of purple shades, from light lilac pink to deep purple almost black. Light Lilac Amethyst Medium Purple Amethyst Dark purple/ black Amethyst Amethyst is a Durable gem. It is suitable for almost any kind the Jewelry and can be worn every day. No special care is required as they are not sensitive to temperature change or household chemicals.

Healing properties:
The royal purple color of amethyst makes it a royal stone. It helps you attain spiritual perfection and assists you in calming the thoughts for meditation. It helps you channel the higher energies of your angels and guides. It brings peace and helps integrate new ideas. Amethyst is also a traditional stone to wear for protection against negative energizes or psychic attacks.