February Birthstone - Amethyst

A gift of February birthstone, the Amethyst will grace your receiver with wisdom, intelligence, creative thinking, spiritual awareness, and luck.

For many thousands of years, the striking violet gem has been a jewel coveted by royalty. Fine amethysts are featured in the British Crown Jewels and were also a favorite of the Russian Empress Catherine the Great and ancient Egyptian royalty.

Many phenomenal powers were attributed to the amethyst in different cultures. It was said to bring good fortune in war and in the hunt, drive out evil spirits and inspire the intellect. Ancient Egyptians used the amethyst to guard against guilty and fearful feelings.

In ancient times it was believed that this gemstone, if worn round the neck on a cord made from dog's hair, affords protection against snakebite. There were also reports that eagles placed an amethyst in their nest in order to protect their young from the same danger.

The amethyst stone traditionally used to guard against drunkenness and to encourage a sober mind.

An old Greek legend tells the story of a beautiful maiden named Amethyst who turned into a handsome statue of quartz to be saved from fierce tigers. The tigers were sent by the god of wine, Bacchus to attack the next mortal that crossed his path.

When he saw his beloved maiden he got remorseful and wept tears of wine over the stone maiden, creating a lively purple stone. Thus the word amethyst comes from the Greek meaning "without drunkenness".

February birthstone known for its spiritual wisdom.

It has been worn as protection from self-deception, as well as a protection against witchcraft. The amethyst has long been used to open the spiritual and psychic centers, making it one of the power stones. It is also used as a meditation aid when worn as a necklace.

In Tibet there were amethyst rosaries dedicated to Buddha and was said to promote clarity of mind. The Catholic clergy also used amethyst in their ornaments for centuries as it symbolizes faithfulness, humility, sincerity and spiritual wisdom, we find it in prelates' crosses and in the so-called Papal Ring (Italian, 15th century) in the Jewellery Museum in Pforzheim.

Amethyst jewelry make a great gift for anyone that works as a psychic or those that show psychic abilities because it helps increase all forms of psychic abilities.

Amethyst protects against self deception and allows you to look at things the way they really are.

Amethyst helps overcome fears and cravings.

If your loved ones has some kind of addiction they been working hard to break it, an Amethyst gift can help. They should hold the stone, ask it to take away the desire, then draw strength from the stone. It helps get rid of all types of addictions.

February birthstone helps ease headaches and insomnia.

If your spouse or child having problems sleeping at night and spend more time tossing and turning than actually sleeping, a gift of Amethyst will be a great idea, they can place it under their pillow to help with insomnia and bring pleasant dreams. If they have headaches, they can rub it across their forehead to offer relief.

With the crazy hectic world moving so fast around us, we often find ourselves stressed out beyond the capacity the human body was intended to take. A gift of amethyst can help your birthday celebrant to heal the nervous system, and relief tension.

February birthstone is a stone of peace and helps bring love and happiness to all who use it.

If a man is looking for the perfect mate, someone that will work with him on a journey to build a life together, give him a gift of February birthstone to carry with him to attract good women.

For the women, if you think your man may be losing his interest in you, give him a gift of an Amethyst Crystal to increase his attraction to you. This could be in the form of a ring or pendant, or even a stone to keep in his pocket will do fine.

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My recommendation: At Gemvara, you can make any design your own. You can customize your gift by choosing the gems and metals to express what's precious to you. You can choose a beautiful birthstone, sterling silver, 14k or 18k gold in three colors, platinum, or a combination, select accessories like chains and earring backs and engrave a personal message to add more meaning.