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Celebrating a February birthday? Amethyst is the gemstone of the month and birthstone jewelry is always a great gift.

Purple gemstones are a youthful look that suit any age, and amethyst is a perfect choice for adding fun color. A form of quartz, amethyst is one of the most popular stones on the market.

It is a protective stone which calms the mind and open to different realities. The word "amethyst" comes from a Greek word meaning, "without drunkeness" and was believes to protect the sober mind.

It has always had a strong spiritual connection: it was used for protection, and freedom from guilt in ancient Egypt, and it always appears in "The Bishop's Ring" worn by Catholic Church officials.