HISTORY OF THE FEBRUARY BIRTHSTONE
A purple quartz and stunning blend of violet and red, the amethyst is the second most abundant material found in Earth’s crust. Its hardness makes a durable and lasting option for jewellery. Fine amethysts have been set in religious jewellery and royal crown jewels for ages, dating as far back as the ninth century, appealing to early monarchs. Purple dye was expensive and scarce back then, so it was reserved for the garments of kings and queens. The amethyst can be found all over the world, including the United States, Brazil, Zambia, and Canada in geodes or in the cavities of granitic rocks.