February's Gemstone is Amethyst
This February birthstone is one the most popular gemstones today. Its radiate violet-purple color makes it one of the most desirable members of the quartz family.
The name is derived from the word amethustos, a Greek word that means not drunken. The legend behind this is that one who drinks wine from the amethystine cup would not become drunk.
Amethysts were traditional worn in the Russian and English crown jewels. The Roman Catholic Church extensively uses the stone today.
Amethyst·s color ranges from a light violet to a dark red-purple. We use the darker colored amethyst.
Garnet
Garnet is the birthstone for January
Amethyst
Amethyst is the birthstone for February
Aquamarine
Aquamarine is the birthstone for March
Diamond
Diamond is the birthstone for April
Emerald
Emerald is the birthstone for May
Alexandrite
Alexandrite is the birthstone for June
Ruby
Ruby is the birthstone for July
Peridot
Peridot is the birthstone for August
Sapphire
Sapphire is the birthstone for September
Opal
Opal is the birthstone for October
Precious Topaz
Precious Topaz is the birthstone for November
Blue Zircon
Blue Zircon is the birthstone for December