Amethyst is the February birthstone<\/strong>, valued as a purple variety of quartz coloured by trace iron and natural irradiation. It has been worn for centuries as a symbol of calm, clarity, and protection, and remains one of the most affordable gemstones used in fine jewellery today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to legend, St. Valentine, the patron saint of romantic love, wore an amethyst ring carved with the image of Cupid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With its deep purple colour, Amethyst is a popular choice for many jewellery styles. And, its affordable price and availability make it an appealing option for jewellery buyers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n High-quality Amethysts have reasonable price tags. Large gemstones are affordable because the price per carat does not rise dramatically as their sizes increase. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Anyone with a February birthday benefits from an incredible and affordable gemstone lavished with great meaning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n While Amethysts remain hugely popular for women’s fashion, few realise the importance of this beautiful gemstone. For example, Amethysts carry many hidden traits, making them a popular gemstone for crystal healing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Regarding jewellery, polishers cut gem-quality specimens into an amazing assortment of shapes and sizes. With an absence of facets, the cabochon cut variety appeals without sparkle but emphasises depth of colour and a domed appearance. The example below comes from our showroom gemstone collection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Also, a wide range of gemstone cuts, from faceted cuts to rounded Cabochon cut gemstone styles<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Amethyst and diamond halo pendant created by bespoke design at Serendipity Diamonds<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Amethyst originates from the mineral Quartz. Most people associate Quartz with a white or clear colouration. But Amethyst is famed for its exquisite purple colour<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amethyst represents the most valuable form of Quartz, found in volcanic rocks from countries such as Brazil, Uruguay and Russia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Other countries include Austria, India, the United States and Zambia. Zambia produces around 1000 metric tonnes of Amethyst per year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Russia produces some of the finest Amethyst from the Ekaterinburg region near Mursinka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A recent discovery of a Quartz geode on the border between Uruguay and Brazil revealed an incredible heart-shaped formation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Miners exposed the heart-shaped geode when the parent rock was split into two. Each half contained the divided geode, encrusted with Amethyst. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This discovery made the perfect illustrative photograph for Valentine’s February Birthstone, Amethyst.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Both Canada and the USA mine Amethyst. To the East, Siberia produces some of the finest Amethyst. For this reason, we refer to some of the most prized gemstones as ‘Deep Siberian’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Image courtesy and copyright of Uruguay Minerals <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Affordable Amethyst makes it a popular choice for a wide range of jewellery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amethyst features a primary hue varying from light pinkish violet to deep purple. In addition, Secondary hues include red or blue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amethyst and Sapphire heart shapes from one of our bespoke ring designs. <\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Purple Amethyst, like all amethyst, comes from Quartz. Its deep violet colour occurs due to irradiation, impurities of iron and possibly other transition metals. Most people associate the resulting deep purple colour with the variety of products available, from crystals and geodes to jewellery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Pink Amethysts form when the mineral Hematite features within the gemstone’s crystalline structure. Only one deposit exists in Patagonia, Argentina. Pink Amethysts offer a paler, more subtle variation of this beautiful gem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Pink, Purple and Green varieties of Amethyst.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Amethysts with a green colour come from Prasiolite<\/strong>, a heat-treated form of amethyst. In essence, Prasiolite is a pale green form of quartz<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Most Prasiolite originates from heat-treating Amethyst, which turns yellow or orange and produces citrine. However, by radiating specimens, a green colour results. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For many, confusion arises when Amethyst is called green owing to the deep association of Amethyst with the colour purple. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Alongside Purple Sapphire and Tanzanite, Amethyst remains a popular choice for buyers looking for an intense purple colour at the heart of an engagement ring. Its depth of colour contrasts beautifully with diamonds in a variety of designs, including cluster rings and halo settings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Amethyst and diamond cluster ring. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Its depth of colour contrasts beautifully with diamonds in a variety of designs, including cluster rings and halo settings. Both Platinum and Gold work very well. Platinum offers the whiteness and neutral colour alongside diamonds, and Gold invokes opulent hues of luxury alongside a royal purple colour. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Bespoke yellow gold solitaire ring set with an oval gemstone in an East-West oriented setting. <\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Unlike many gemstones, Amethyst prices remain stable across larger sizes, making it one of the few stones where visual impact does not come with exponential cost increases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In contrast, more expensive options offer a wider range of budgets. These include pendants set with a combination of Amethyst and diamonds, held within Platinum or 18ct Gold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Platinum, White Gold and Yellow Gold all suit Amethyst. An Amethyst cluster makes a fabulous choice, set with or without diamonds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Custom-made Amethyst pendant<\/a> featuring a square gemstone in a rub-over setting. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Amethyst makes a fabulous choice of gemstone for a variety of earring styles. For example, stud earrings. Or Amethyst and diamond halo earrings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition, it makes a wonderful design, cut into Amethyst drop earrings with a teardrop-shaped gem cut. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Occasionally, we set Amethyst into various styles of eternity rings. Many of our designs feature an alternating arrangement of diamonds with Amethysts cut into small sizes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Interwoven diamond and Amethyst eternity ring with milgrain edge detail.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Amethystos or Amethustos<\/i> means \u201cnot drunk\u201d in Ancient Greek<\/a>. A belief existed that you could drink throughout the night. In fact, you could remain sober provided you carried an amethyst within your mouth or upon your person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “Plato the Younger” made reference to an Amethyst inscribed with an image of Dionysus. A connection to its sobering properties in connection with drinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The French poet Remy Belleau created a story in 1576 in a collection of poems relating to gemstone properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The tale recounts the actions of the Greek God Bacchus. The maiden Amethyst was turned into a clear stone by the goddess Diana’s protection. The god of wine, Bacchus, poured wine over Amethyst, staining her a deep violet colour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In early Christianity, the colour purple was associated with Christ. Both healing powers and calming properties became connected to Amethyst.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition, Tibetans consider amethyst a sacred stone associated with the Buddha. As a result, prayer beads made of amethyst are used for Buddhist prayer and meditation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We relate Amethyst to Valentine’s Day. Due to the February connection, Amethyst is the perfect fit for Valentine’s Day jewellery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gemstones with pink, purple and red stand out for Valentine’s Day proposals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amethyst\u00a0features on the hand of St. Valentine in the likeness of Cupid. We connect Amethyst to the virtues of calmness in the face of passion, a virtue during Medieval times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While Amethyst signified true love, it offered protection to warriors in battle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n White gold Amethyst ring<\/em>. Amethyst blends beautifully with blue sapphires. It contrasts equally well against the dazzling whiteness of a diamond.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Although this ring design was unusual as an engagement ring, we created a shaped wedding ring to sit alongside. Taken from the Amethyst and diamond ring<\/a> collection made by bespoke design. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The February Birthstone, Amethyst, takes pride of place in bespoke jewellery design. Large Amethysts are affordable large gemstones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n With diamond accents, a large cut of Amethyst makes a striking statement. This is especially relevant for gemstones with deep purple hues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of our Amethyst rings featured petals crafted in white gold set with diamonds around a deep purple oval Amethyst. The amethyst and diamond rings provide an amazing contrast. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Certain gemstones make durable alternatives to Amethyst. One of our recent clients commissioned a rare Purple Spinel with properties similar to Sapphire. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Lighter in colour, this Purple gemstone made a unique alternative for her solitaire ring.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAmethyst Birthstone Facts<\/h3>\n
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Cabochon-Cut Amethyst Explained<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Where Is Amethyst Mined and How Common Is It?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Varieties, shades and hues of purple<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nPink Amethyst<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Amethyst Engagement Rings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAmethyst Earrings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nMagical Properties of the February Birthstone Amethyst – Myths and Mystery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Amethyst for love and Valentine’s Day?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nDeep purple – Prized Amethysts in Bespoke Jewellery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAlternatives to Amethyst suitable for Engagement Rings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n