Amethyst is a traditional gemstone, used in royal jewelry since ancient times. Amethyst is famous for its purple color, but also includes fabulous green gems and even pink colored stones. Amethyst is also well-known for its fantastic geodes which are very much part of the “crystal culture” of New Age healing. Amethyst is also very popular in upmarket jewelry, with jewelers including Cartier creating dazzling works of art. Amethyst as...

If you were born in February, your birthstone is amethyst – the purple variety of quartz that has captivated mankind for millennia. Its lilac to deep purple hues can be cut into many shapes and sizes, and it can be manufactured in a lab as well as mined. Amethyst, the February birthstone, can be found in the collections of royal families throughout Europe and Asia. Now it’s within reach of most...