Birthstone jewelry for February features amethyst, a purple quartz prized since ancient Egypt for its deep violet-to-lavender color. Our collection holds 431 amethyst necklaces, each set in .925 sterling silver with stones sourced from Brazil, Uruguay, and Zambia. Amethyst rates 7 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it durable for daily wear. Prices range from $479 to $38569, with free shipping anywhere in the US. Every piece ships from our workshop, where we have mounted natural stones in sterling silver since 2005.
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Amethyst is the birthstone for February. It is a variety of quartz that ranges in color from pale lavender to deep purple, with the finest stones showing a strong violet hue with red and blue secondary flashes.
Amethyst ranks 7 on the Mohs hardness scale, which makes it suitable for daily wear in necklaces and pendants. It resists scratching from common materials but should be stored separately from harder gems like sapphires or diamonds.
Major amethyst deposits exist in Brazil, Uruguay, Zambia, and South Korea. Brazilian amethyst tends toward lighter purple tones, while Uruguayan and Zambian stones often display deeper, more saturated color.