The purple Amethyst of February is a great harbinger of Spring’s line of colors. The Pantone sibling for Amethyst this upcoming season is Bellflower. The Amethyst contains a more intense violet hue than Bellflower, which is what attracted monarchs to this quartz early on. This birthstone has been featured among the possessions of royalty for many years.
The Amethyst can be found embellishing crowns, scepters, jewelry and breastplates worn in battle as far back as the ninth century. It is also symbolic of spirituality and piety. Therefore, it decorates churches and crosses used in religious ceremony and is worn in rings and rosaries by bishops and priests. It was once considered more valuable than diamonds.
Today, a gift of this purple Amethyst is symbolic of protection and overcoming difficulty. It is also said to strengthen the bond of love, making it perfect for an anniversary or engagement stone.
