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 variety. 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.
Amethyst - Birthstones for February born or Aquarius
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