February is the month for the amethyst to shine! Beloved by royalty for hundreds of years, this quartz mineral gem’s colour ranges from deep velvety purple to delicate pastel lilac. The word ‘amethyst’ itself comes from the Ancient Greek word for ‘not drunk’ – so you’re sure to have a clear head and a quick wit while wearing this stunning stone!
Although not as hard as diamond, amethyst ranks a 7 on the Mohs hardness scale, which means they are quite durable and suitable for daily wear! You can clean your amethyst pieces at home with just a soft toothbrush brush and a mild soap to keep them looking their best.
With the discovery of many plentiful amethyst deposits in the last century, jewellers have set amethysts in a wide variety of beautiful pieces. Highlight your own inner royalty with the amethyst this month!
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