February's birthstone is the beautiful violet colored Amethyst. It is also the stone of a sixth wedding anniversary. Amethyst is a variety of quartz and comes in every hue of purple from a deep violet to a pastel lilac. The amethyst is also known as the stone of Saint Valentine who wore an amethyst ring with a carving of a cupid. Amethyst as February's birthstone seems to be the perfect choice.
The color purple, historically has been considered a royal color and often featured in the jewelry of monarchs. Being grape in color, the gem is indicative of the wine god Baccus. In fact, the Greeks believed that a goblet adorned with amethyst would prevent intoxication and excess. The Greek word "amethystos" literally means "not drunken". In medieval Europe soldiers wore an amethyst amulet to protect them in battle. Leonardo da Vinci wrote that amethysts enhance intelligence and protect against evil thoughts.
Want to gift your sweetheart (or yourself) with an amethyst? Check out this gorgeous amethyst ring and matching amethyst earrings from Skaneateles Jewelry.
The color purple, historically has been considered a royal color and often featured in the jewelry of monarchs. Being grape in color, the gem is indicative of the wine god Baccus. In fact, the Greeks believed that a goblet adorned with amethyst would prevent intoxication and excess. The Greek word "amethystos" literally means "not drunken". In medieval Europe soldiers wore an amethyst amulet to protect them in battle. Leonardo da Vinci wrote that amethysts enhance intelligence and protect against evil thoughts.
Want to gift your sweetheart (or yourself) with an amethyst? Check out this gorgeous amethyst ring and matching amethyst earrings from Skaneateles Jewelry.