The birthstone for the month of February is Amethyst. It is a variety of quartz and a very popular gemstone. Amethyst is also the Zodiac stone for the constellation Pisces. This birthstone is so available that it is really not that expensive. It come from different areas of the world and in different shades of purple ranging from almost white to very deep purple. The name Amethyst came from the Greek, that means "not drunk". Therefore it is believed to ward off the effects of alcohol.
This is a very versatile stone and used often in handcrafted jewelry. Its a "neutral" color and can be used with many different accent colors.
This is a very versatile stone and used often in handcrafted jewelry. Its a "neutral" color and can be used with many different accent colors.
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