February - Amethyst crushed (synthetic)

PLEASE NOTE THESE ARE ONLY AVAILABLE TO MY CLIENTS TO BE USED FOR MEMORIAL JEWELLERY INCLUSIONS.

 Color: Purple

Meaning: Wisdom

Amethyst is said to bring good luck, stability and intuition.

Amethyst comes in a variety of purples, from light lavender to deep dark purple. Amethyst is a semi-precious gemstone in the quartz family and it can be found all over the world. Africa is the leading supplier of amethysts today with rich purple gems offering pink & red hues. Uruguay is another supplier of amethysts that have an electric blue flash. Amethyst is said to be derived from the Greek word meaning intoxication. The Greeks believed that wearing an amethyst would protect them from becoming drunk.

They have been set into jewelry since ancient Egypt and continue to be very popular today.

It is also a present for the 6^th wedding anniversary.