Amethyst is the birthstone for February; amethyst is an extremely popular gem for jewelry because of its regal color, variety of sizes and shapes, affordability and wide range of hues. Amethyst also is the recommended gem for couples celebrating their sixth wedding anniversary.
Amethyst has long been a favorite gem of kings and queens for its royal purple hues. Amethyst, the most precious member of the quartz family, exhibits color ranging from pale lilac to deep purple. Amethysts are featured in the British Crown Jewels and were worn by Catherine the Great as well as Egyptian royalty.
The Greeks and Romans considered Amethyst a strong antidote against drunkenness and drank wine from goblets carved out of Amethyst gemstone. Leonardo Da Vinci wrote that amethyst could dissipate evil thoughts and quicken the intelligence. Amethyst is also supposed to bring peace of mind to the wearer and prevent fatal poisoning. In some legends, Amethyst also represents piety, celibacy and dignity. In Tibet, for instance, amethyst is considered sacred to Buddha and rosaries are often made from Amethyst.
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