Amethysts are the birthstone for the month of February.Here are some interesting facts about this mesmerizing stone.
- Amethyst has been recognized as the official birthstone for February by the American National Association of Jewelers.
- It is popularly considered as the birthstone for the Zodiac sign of Pisces.
- Amethyst can be gifted on the 4th, 6th and 17th wedding anniversary.
- Amethyst is considered as the most valuable member of the quartz family.
- It has a hardness of 7.0 on the Mohs’ scale.
- Amethysts are available in a wide range of colors including deep shades of purple, lavender, lilac and even mauve. Top quality Amethyst stones have a deep medium purple color with a dash of rose.
- Historically, Amethysts have been known to ward off addictions such as excessive drinking. They are also used to cure hearing disorders, insomnia and headaches.
- Amethysts are known to reduce anger, impatience and nightmares.
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Beautiful gem stone. Prefer diamond in my engagement ring, a nice solitaire engagement ring with diamonds on the band in platinum. From engagement rings
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