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Amethyst – February Birthstone

amethyst gem

Amethyst is a light pinkish violet to a deep purple variety of quartz. The impurities in the amethyst as it is forming, especially iron oxide, cause the range of colors seen in amethyst.

AAT carries many forms of amethyst. We have raw crystals including cathedrals. We also have  jewelry, polished in shapes, and hearts.

amethyst crystals

History

If you are fortunate enough to have amethyst as your February birthstone, then you will be wearing a gemstone deeply steeped in history and lore.

Royalty has coveted and treasured it for thousands of years. Because of this, it was once reserved for the powerful and wealthy.

The ancient Greeks and medieval Europeans wore amethyst and crushed it into vessels in the belief that it would prevent intoxication.

New Age Properties

This gem is a meditative and calming stone which works in the emotional, spiritual, and physical planes to provide calm, balance, patience, and peace. Emotionally, amethyst is used in crystal healing to help heal personal losses and grief, bringing one gently past.

Amethyst has a gently sedative energy that can promote peacefulness, happiness, and contentment. It also is said that it brings emotional stability and inner strength. This stability and strength not only helps one hold firm in one’s life, but it can enhance flexibility and cooperation.

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