February Birthstone: Amethyst
About amethyst gemstone
Amethyst gemstone is the February birthstone. A symbol of heavenly understanding, the February birthstone is a symbol of ranking members of the Roman Catholic Church.
They traditionally wear amethyst rings sets with large amethyst gemstone as part of their office.
Energy of amethyst jewelry
February birthstone of spirituality and contentment, balances the energies of the intellectual, emotional and physical bodies. February birthstone jewelry such as amethyst pendant, amethyst necklace, amethyst ring, amethyst earrings or amethyst bracelets imparts calm and peaceful energy.
Properties of amethyst jewelry
Amethyst gemstone is a violet variety of quartz. February birthstone is widely used as an ornamental stone in amethyst jewelry. Wear February birthstone, and enjoy its soothing calm. Also wearing the February birthstone next to your skin may help you avoid nervous tension.
February Birthstone Celebrities
Shakira Mebarak Ripoll
(2 february 1977)
Shakira, the hip shaking singer is born with February birthstone influence. She shares the amethyst gemstone with other famous stars. Birthstone jewelry such as
amethyst earrings is a must for February birthstone natives if it comes to fashion.
Most famous amethyst gemstone
A huge geode, or "amethyst-grotto", from near Santa Cruz in southern Brazil was exhibited at the Dusseldorf, Germany Exhibition of 1902. The beauty of amethyst gemstone amazed the world! Wear amethyst jewelry to benefit from February birthstone glamour.
Legends about amethyst jewelry
Amethyst gemstone was used by the ancient Egyptians and was largely employed in antiquity for intaglios. The Greeks believed February birthstone could prevent intoxication, while medieval European soldiers wore amethyst pendants as protection in battle.
February birthstone, amethyst, is associated with Dionysus. It is said that Dionysus poured wine over the stone of a chaste maid as an offering, obtaining the beautiful amethyst gemstone.
Etymology of amethyst gemstone
The name for the amethyst gemstone, the February birthstone, comes from the Ancient Greek a- ("not") and methustos ("intoxicated"). It is belief that February birthstone protects its owner from drunkenness, amethyst gemstone being detoxifying.
Amethyst jewelry Fashion tip
Women can show the February birthstone to its best advantage as
amethyst pendant, amethyst necklace, amethyst ring, amethyst earrings, amethyst bracelets with an off-white, pale pink or royal purple outfit.
