February Birthstone: Amethyst Gemstone

If your birthday falls in February, you should know that your birthstone is filled with history and meaning. The stunning purple hue of this birthstone makes it a great gift for any occasions. Prized since the ancient Greek times, this stone is frequently associated with nobility, royalty, power, luxury and ambition. Think of it as kings and nobles wrapped in long purplish robes.

Amethyst Colours and Shapes

February birthstone has one of the most abundant shapes, sizes, and purple tones. Originated from geode or rock form, this February Birthstone is also available in a variety of cuts from classic to exciting new free-form cuts such as cabochon (smooth finished cuts with little no facets) to endless other cuts.

From lilacs that have pinkish undertones and delicate lavenders straight to deep plums and raspberries with a hint of red and blue and sometimes a touch rich brown versions. For Amethyst stone, the deeper the colour, the more valuable it becomes. Especially popular if the stone has a strong reddish-purple or deep purple colour.

If it is not purple it is not Amethyst.

However, too deep the colour goes, it darkens the lighting that goes through the gemstone which in turn diminishes their value. Amethyst offer wondrous shapes, sizes, finishes and appearances that fit every age and gender making it the perfect gifting ideas.

How to care for Amethyst Gemstone

Amethyst is rated 7 in Moh for its hardness (10 being the hardest), this February gemstone is suitable for everyday wear. However, you may want to avoid wearing alongside with Diamond, Emerald, Sapphires or any stones that have a higher Moh rating to avoid scratches.

These gems are also prone to certain acids and alkaline solutions hence, we don’t recommend to wear Amethyst jewellery while using household cleaners. Amethyst jewellery can be clean with mild soap and some warm water. Ultrasonic cleaners are also safe but not if your amethyst has had fractures filled (Fractures in Amethyst is rare but it can happen). Find out more about buying and caring for your amethyst gemstone, you can contact our jewellery experts here.

Female Fashion Ring With Variety of Amethyst Gemstone in 18K Rose Gold

Men Fashion Ring With Dark Purple Amethyst Gemstone in 18K Yellow Gold

Princess-Cut Purple Amethyst Gemstone Necklace Pendant in 18K White Gold

Pear-Cut Dark Purple Amethyst Gemstone Necklace Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold

Tennis Bracelet with Round-Cut & Emerald-Cut Purple Amethyst Gemstone in 18K Rose Gold

Oval-Cut Earring with Round Brilliant Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold