February’s birthstone, amethyst also is the favored gift for the 1st and 6th wedding anniversaries,
historically symbolizing sincerity and sacred love.
The gem of optimism and good fortune, amethyst reveals the positive vibrations of those wearing it.
Amethyst’s wine-like color, according to early Greek legend associated amethyst with Bacchus, the god of wine.
It was believed that wearing amethyst, a quartz prevented drunkenness.
Fine amethyst’s have been set in religious jewelry and royal crown jewels for ages. Other legends reflected beliefs Amethyst kept its wearer clear-headed and quick -witted in battle and business affairs.
Amethyst can be safely cleaned with warm mild soapy water.
