Amethyst – Your Birthstone For February
The traditional birthstones, on both the official American and British Birthstones Lists, for those born in February is Amethyst. The birthstone colour for this semi precious gemstone is purple. Amethyst is said to give the wearer health, luck, security, sobriety, spirituality, wisdom and wittiness . . . so be sure to use it to personalise your jewellery!
To see both the American and British Birthstones by month and to read about semi precious birthstones, birthstone colours, birthstone meanings, and birthstone history use our Birthstones Guide, or to learn about individual semi precious beads and gemstones have a look at the BigBeadLittleBead Glossary of Gemstone & Minerals.