February Birthstone - Amethyst

Amethyst is a violet, purple or mauve variety of quartz and as such is related to citrine which is the yellow form of quartz.
It's colouration comes from iron and aluminium impurities.

Its name derives from the Greek word amethystos which may be translated as 'sober or not intoxicated' (!)

A Victorian Amethyst and Pearl Necklace
SKU W2210





The Georgian Birthstone Poem states:

'The February born shall find

Sincerity and peace of mind,

Freedom from passion and from care,

If they, the amethyst will wear.'

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