February Birthstones: Amethyst
Amethyst is February’s birthstone, and it’s the stone people reach for when they want a clear head. Purple quartz, running from the palest lilac to a deep wine, and no two pieces the same.
It has long been worn for calm and clarity, which is why it turns up in the things people wear every day rather than save for occasions.
Every amethyst here is set in sterling silver, Silvaria or 18K gold bonded over sterling. Nickel free, and no two stones alike.
FAQs
Amethyst. It's also the traditional gift for a sixth wedding anniversary.
Purple, across a wide range — from pale lilac to a deep, almost inky violet. The most prized stones hold a strong purple with flashes of red when the light catches them.
Calm and clarity, traditionally. The name comes from the Greek amethystos, meaning "not intoxicated" — the ancient Greeks believed it kept a clear head, and carved drinking cups from it.
Yes. Amethyst is February's stone on every standard list, modern and traditional — one of the few months with no competing alternative.
Yes. Amethyst is a quartz, sitting at 7 on the Mohs scale, which is hard enough for a ring worn daily. Keep it out of prolonged direct sunlight and it will hold its colour for decades.
An amethyst piece is personal without being a guess — you only need to know the month. Rings, necklaces and earrings in sterling silver, Silvaria and 18K gold, and orders over $150 arrive in our Experience Box.
It can, with prolonged exposure — months of direct sun, not an afternoon outdoors. Store it in a box or pouch rather than on a sunny windowsill and the colour stays as it is.
It wasn't always. Amethyst ranked alongside ruby and emerald until large deposits were found in Brazil in the 1800s, and the price fell because the supply rose — not because the stone changed. You're getting a gem that used to be reserved for royalty.