Current Birthstone
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Amethyst |
- Accepted birthstone for the month of February
- Commonly found in shades of lilac to dark purple. T he finest amethyst is a highly transparent, deep rich purple with flashes of burgundy or rose.
- Amethyst is a form of the mineral quartz and is found all over the world. Important sources are Brazil and Madagascar.
- Almost all amethyst is heat-treated to bring out its best purple color
- Amethyst, because of its purple color, was once reserved for only royalty or religious figures
- In ancient times, it was believed to convey strength, wit, and sobriety
