The gemstone representing the month of February is the Amethyst. It is also a representative of the Zodiac stone for the constellation of Pisces. Amethyst is a variation of quartz, and is identified by its long prismatic crystals. These crystals have six sides at each end that can only show their color at the tips. […]
January Birthstone – Garnet
For those born in the month of January, the gemstone is garnet. Hindu religion will also recognize the serpent stone for this month, but for modern, Western society, the garnet is most familiar. Most people recognize this precious stone as a deep, almost blood red crystal. However, garnets can be found in brown, black, orange, […]
Amethyst – Traditional February Birthstone
Amethyst, the traditional February birthstone, is a quartz stone that is violet in color, and is commonly used to create beautiful jewelry pieces, including rings, necklaces, and bracelets. It is also known for its healing and spiritual properties, and is often worn by energy healers. Traditionally, Amethyst was worn in Ancient times in order to […]
Garnet – Traditional January Birthstone
According to the American National Association of Jewelers, garnet is the traditional January birthstone. Garnets come in different shades and colors ranging from red, yellow, orange, blue, brown, purple and pink to colorless. The rarest of these gemstones is the blue garnet. These January gemstones exhibit unique light transmission qualities, making them appear to change […]