Picking guide on amethyst birthstone jewelry

Amethyst is the gem of February birthstone, for its violet hues complemented their purple robes and vestments. Once amethyst was considered more valuable than diamonds, this member of the quartz member occurs naturally as crystals within rocks.
Find a jeweler with good reputation is the first thing and you can pick amethyst birthstone jewelry in a wide range of prices. They will display variety of amethyst encompass every hue of violet and every imaginable shape and size.
Learn more about amethyst birthstone from internet or local birthstone club. Amethyst was first associated with the astrological sign Pisces before monthly designations came into play in the twentieth century.
If you want to use crystal healing properties, you can choose uncut amethyst crystals. Amethyst is believed that it can promote sobriety because amethyst was once associated with Bacchus, the god of wine.
Birthstone gemstone are cut from a bottom point upward and outward, to reflect light. Amethyst crystals are considered minerals, not gems, because although they may be polished or treated, they remain uncut.