Birthstone Jewelry

February Birthstone - Amethyst

February Birthstone: "The February birthstone is amethyst, a gemstone with an overwhelming history of associated magical properties. Since it was fist discovered 5000 years ago in the ancient Egypt, people have attributed it with all sorts of amuletic qualities. Few other gems get so much attention.

In the antiquity, the Egyptians strongly believed that amethyst could prevent the owner from being poisoned. The high ranking officials wore them a lot because of the rivalry that existed for their position."

posted by Eugen @ 7:54 AM