February Featured Product

Amethyst

The February birthstone, the amethyst, was at one point in history reserved for royalty. Amethysts are a type of quartz often found in geodes amidst cooled lava. Amethyst ranges in color from pale lilac to deep reddish purple. It receives its purple colors from the presence of iron and natural irradiation under the Earth’s surface. Gems can show color zoning with both uneven color distribution and color bands. Its calming presence was thought to produce soothing dreams, producing clarity and peacefulness to the waking mind.