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Amethyst: February»s Gemstone

Amethyst is a variety of quartz, ideally deep medium purple with rose-colored flashes, however it ranges from pale lilac to nearly black purple shades.

The ancient Greeks believed that whoever wore an amethyst or drank from an amethyst chalice would not fall victim to intoxication. It is also said to have a sobering effect on those over-excited by love»s passion. It has symbolized peace, protection and tranquility. Some say it will prevent baldness and improve complexion, while protecting from treason and deceit. Because royalty has always adored the color purple, amethysts abound in the ornaments of ancient Greeks and Egyptians, and in the British Crown Jewels.

Amethyst is the birthstone for February and the anniversary gemstone for the sixth year of marriage. It is found mainly in Brazil, Uruguay, Sri Lanka, the Ural Mountains of Russia, Madagascar and Zambia.

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