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. 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 Feburary and relieving drunkenness, it's also goes along with Pisces and Aries which are astrological signs.
