For those who were born in the month of February the Amethyst is the traditional birthstone. Amethyst is associated with stability, peace, balance, courage, inner strength, sincerity and a calm disposition. The healing properties of the February birthstone are reputed to be effective for health problems relating to the withdrawal symptoms of any sort of addiction, headaches, insomnia, arthritis, pain relief, circulatory system issues and general healing.
The Amethyst is also referred to as the "sobriety stone" as it was once believed to prevent drunkenness and used to treat alcoholism and other types of addictions.
Birthstones for all the months are sold through many jewelers, one jeweler that has a wide range is Ernest Jones, and they feature the Amethyst birth stone, click on the link to view their selection http://www.ernestjones.co.uk/
Birth stones are also related to Zodiac sign; Amethyst is associated with Aquarius (the water bearer).
Once considered more valuable than diamonds, Amethyst is a member of the quartz family, occurring naturally as crystals within rocks. Deposits of this gemstone are found in Brazil, Canada, Australia, India, Madagascar, Namibia, Russia, Sri Lanka; and in the United States.
Kings and Queens would decorate themselves in Amethyst, purple dye was very scarce in the 19th Century, and this jewel was therefore known to be specifically saved for the monarch.
The gift of Amethyst is symbolic of protection and the power to overcome difficulty. It is said to strengthen the bond in a love relationship, so it is an ideal anniversary or engagement gem. Whether or not Amethyst holds such power, its stunning beauty will certainly make anyone who wears it feel like royalty!
A birthstone piece of jewellery shows thought and consideration, ideal for any occasion such as birthdays, anniversaries or Christmas, but with the beauty of the Amethyst jewel, whether you were born in February or not, this jewel is great for anyone!
David Ton is an author about jewellery, watches and gifts and uses http://www.ernestjones.co.uk is a great resource for birthstones
