Amethyst is a beautiful stone with rich purple color as its hallmark, along with being spiritually important. It is a stunning type of quartz that has been admired throughout history for its elegance, hardness, and deeper meaningful undertones. In both cases - worn as jewelry or kept as gemstones, Amethyst suits people born in February. 

The history of Amethyst can be tracked to ancient civilizations, as they used to value the stone for its mythical and therapeutical abilities. Amethyst, is a Greek word meaning “not intoxicated” in appears as “amethystos” and correlates with the misconception of the stone amethyst. It was assumed that wearing amethysts can counter drunkenness and excesses which is why in ancient Greece crafted a whole wine goblet which have the stone embedded in the cups to fight alcohol effects. Similar was the case in Medieval European times. It was believed by Europes royals that Amethyst in crowns and jewelries symbolize wisdom, protecting from harm when worn.

Amethyst has a spellbinding purple color that can vary from a light lavender to a deep violet. This remarkable purple color occurs due to tourism and natural radiation of iron in quartz. The leading cultivators of amethyst, including Brazil, Zambia, Uruguay, and Russia, extract gemstones of the finest quality. The most desirable amethyst gemstones have rich, vibrant purple colors with light shades of red or blue.

Along with its beauty, Amethyst also has well known spiritual and healing properties. It is commonly known as the tranquilized stone that eases an individual’s mind and stress while allowing for a calm sleep. This deeply relaxing color works magic in enhancing someone’s intuition, spiritual phenomenons comprehension, and overall peaceful state which places it at the top of meditators and healers favorite stones. Some people harness its power to protect them against negative energy while promoting better mental clarity.

Amethyst can be transformed into rings, necklaces, bracelets, or earrings making it a highly celebrated gemstone. Amethyst jewelry is a precious and worthwhile gift for an individual that turns a year older in February or anyone that appreciates the beauty and significance of it.

It is equally important to maintain your amethyst jewelry piece as it is to clean at regularly intervals, during which it can lose its shine. Avoid letting it comes into direct sunlight for a long time as too much heat can wrongfully impact its color. Soap, warm water, and a brush should be used to clean the piece. Cleaning Amethyst with steam should be avoided at all costs, although using ultrasonic cleaners is usually okay.

The amethyst is not just a woman's birthstone; it also represents beauty, peace, and intelligence. Amethyst has maintained its status as a beloved gemstone, in terms of its physical beauty or what it symbolizes, throughout history and culture. If you are in search of a stunning and significant gemstone, amethyst is the gemstone you should obtain. 

Come check out our stunning collection of amethyst jewelry Shiv Shambu has to offer. They make for the perfect gift for February birthdays or just to elevate your collection. Visit the store and shop for the mesmerizing gemstone today!