The
Amethyst or
February birthstone is a type of
quartz, and was thought to protect an owner from drunkenness in ancient Grease. First uses of this purple gem are by Egyptians, and the Germanic Anglo-Saxon people. There are many different shades of this gem. The deepest purple and most sought after color is called Siberian and Deep Russian. These gems hold a separate value from other Amethysts and are some of the most expensive. The general market for Amethyst gemstones quickly faded in the 1800s when large amounts were found in Brazil. Alternatively you can get the lighter and less luxurious Rose de France. The value of the Amethyst is greatly decreasing due to the saturation of the market, however, you can still find some expensive and rare deep shades of purple that can cost 10s of thousands of dollars. Along with being a symbol of birth in February and relieving drunkenness, it's also goes along with Pisces and Aries which are astrological signs.
Most of the world's Amethysts are now mind in Brazil. With this gemstone, you do sacrifice quality with quantity. Brazil produces Amethysts that are lighter in color compared to their African, Austrian and Uruguay counterparts. However, previously to that massive find they were mind in South Korea, Austria, and Russia.
The rarest most expensive diamonds are found in Russia. These have the deepest color purple in them and are of course the most sought after Amethyst. This gemstone is found in lakes and even inside of volcanic rocks.
