February is just around the corner and you may be struggling with ideas of what to get for those February birthdays. Don’t stress because Rosa Lea has a stunning birthstone collection that you are sure to love! We have exclusive access to the stunning collection so you are sure to give them the perfect gift for their special occasion.
The February birthstone is the beautiful Amethyst, a purple stone of the quartz variety. Ranging from a dark deep purple to a pale lilac, this stunning stone is perfect to gift to those born in February. Able to be lab-grown and mined, the Amethyst can be cut into many different shapes and sizes.
The word Amethyst is originally derived from the Greek word amethystos, meaning “a remedy against drunkenness”. Chosen due to the gemstone's deep wine-like colour, the gemstone was also associated with early Greek mythology and Bacchus, the God of wine.
Amethyst can be found in many countries across the world, in the 19th century the stone was largely found in Brazil. Most sources are now found in South America and Africa, however, Amethysts are now able to be lab-grown. More uniform in colour, lab-grown Amethyst have significantly fewer flaws than that mined Amethyst.
Like many other gemstones, Amethyst is also associated with many different meanings and connotations. Traditionally given as a gift for a sixth wedding anniversary, the Amethyst is also known as a symbol of empowerment and strength. Christians are known to associate the Amethyst with Christ and some believe that the colours of the gem alluded to the wounds and suffering of Christ himself.
Amethyst has many different healing properties. In Chinese Feng Shui the stone is said to attract riches, it is also believed that the Amethyst can aid soldiers in battle and keep them safe on their way to victory. There are many other associations and healing properties associated with Amethyst, it is seen as a calming stone, can help with meditation, reduces anxiety and negative thoughts, remove body toxins, as well as improving overall health.
This gemstone can be traced back to the Neolithic period, approximately 4,000 BC. There are historical accounts that suggest Saint Valentine had an Amethyst ring. Anyone who knows the bible will be aware that it is suggested that Amethyst is one of the twelve gemstones that represented the twelve tribes of Israel.
The Amethyst is a beautiful stone that is perfect to gift anyone with a February birthday, however, if you don’t want to spend a fortune on a gemstone then Rosa Lea has a beautiful birthstone collection with a stunning pendant for every month of the year. This gorgeous open heart pendant with a deep purple Cubic Zirconia stone in the centre is the ideal way of saying happy birthday and showing them how much you care.
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