Wow her with a big, beautiful amethyst pendant, or go understated with a demure pair of amethyst studs. 'Just because' is a great reason for a gift, too.
Know a February baby - of any age - in need of a gift? Amethyst jewelry is appropriate for all gift-giving occasions, from graduations to anniversaries. But because of the bounty of amethyst available - and beautiful range or shapes and sizes of stones in purple amethyst jewelry - it remains popular. In the centuries since, large purple amethyst deposits have been discovered, so 'rare' is no longer an accurate descriptor. And for good reason: Until the 18th century, purple amethyst was considered one of the 'cardinal gemstones' - the most rare, beautiful and valuable. There are many purple stones to choose from - purple turquoise, lavender-shaded simulant diamonds, even soft-purple pearls - but purple amethyst jewelry is a classic favorite.
Are you drawn to deeper, richer colors? Then you should consider some of the intense purple amethyst from Africa or South America. If you prefer soft, subdued colors, you will truly enjoy the pastel lavenders of amethyst. Versatile amethyst offers a wide variety of shades, from reddish to violet-purple. Because amethyst is a 7 on the Mohs scale of hardness, it's very wearable. It's usually quite clear and can be cut into almost every shape, which makes it ideal for jewelry. This wonderful member of the quartz family often forms large, six-sided crystals. If you are fortunate enough to be born in February, amethyst is your birthstone.
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