February Birthstone - Amethyst - Birthstones for February born or Aquarius

Mythological amethyst is used as medicine to cure alcoholic and other addiction problems. As a birthstone, the gem is believed to
keep the wearer financially secure, tension free and keep the wearer in focus. Even the great painter, Da Vinci was convinced of the
power the stone has, when he said that amethyst can dissipate the evil and quickens intelligence. Amethyst is also the stone of St.
Valentine, whose day is still celebrated in the month of February –as St. Valentine’s Day

Amethyst owes its name from the Greek word “amethysts”, which
means “not drunk”.
Legends has it that once in classical mythology a beautiful lady name
Amethyst was being transformed to a bright beautiful stone by
goddess Dianna, to save her from the curse of the god of wine
“Baccus”. Later, realizing his guilt, Baccus repented and poured grape
juice on the lady, and thus the stone Amethyst acquired its exquisite
violet hue. This have led to the belief that the wearer of this powerful
stone, will be protected from getting drunk and remain safe from any
poisonous substances.

Today, Amethyst is a fine, precious and affordable gemstone comes
in a wide variety of cut and uncut forms for all who love to posses and
admire it. The purple gemstone can be found in a range of color from
pale lilac to the most important and valuable deep purple form. The
pale forms of Amethyst were used to be a part of Victorian jewelry
and occasionally referred as “Rose de France”.

Brazil and Zambia are the two main sources of Amethysts. Those found in the US Arizona were comparatively larger in sizes than
African amethysts. But African amethysts were more saturated and popular color to be found in small sizes. Australia is also the
home to very dark amethysts in small sizes. The purple grandeur of February can be also discovered in places like Uruguay, Russia
and Sri Lanka.

The lucky stone for people born in February or Aquarius is Garnet - Since the dawn of history, the color purple has been considered
as the color of royalty. Not surprisingly, it’s also the color adorned by the beautiful February birthstone Amethyst. Hail from the quartz
family, this transparent purple birthstone is also the best available gemstone in the quartz varity. Owing to its color and grandeur it
has been the favorite possession of royals, found sparkling in the crowns of many royalties in the past.