February’s birthstones hold the magic to make the world change its tune. And so it has, through history, and more than once! Derived from the Greek word amethustos, meaning not drunk or intoxicated, it has featured in royal collections all over the world, from ancient Egypt to the British crown jewels. Their purple colour made them the natural choice for kings and queens and in fact, back, then amethysts were prized more than rubies or emeralds, considered to be more precious today.
The allure of the amethyst comes from the stone itself. It is believed that Amethysts are magical and using them can bring wisdom, herald victory and prosperity, control evil thoughts, and even preserve youth! Now, CaratLane.com brings you the low-down on how you can choose and wear this highly-valued stone.
Deep Purple: When you’re choosing Amethysts, pick it like a pro. Amethysts are the most prized in the quartz family and come in all shades from the darkest of purples to lilac, lavender and mauve. The most valued of amethysts are medium purple with rose-coloured flashes.
Meet your match! Despite being such a rich colour, amethysts go surprisingly well with a vast number of shades. In jewellery, you can pair your Amethysts with diamonds, pearls, peridot and topaz, to name just a few. It versatility means that you can wear it with more modern and traditional wear. Match it with pastels and bright yellows and pinks to create a mood of cheer and youthfulness!
Forever young: Amethysts may bring you youth and vitality, but they need some good TLC to keep them in great shape. Clean your Amethysts with lukewarm water, wrap them in linen or cotton fabric and keep them in controlled temperatures, for a change in degree could affect the colour of your amethyst. As with other jewellery, chemicals can make your amethyst lose its beauty so keep this in mind when you wear it for everyday activities!
You don’t need to be February-born to flaunt the exquisiteness of an amethyst. All it takes is to log on to CaratLane.com, pick your amethyst and find a fashionable piece of jewellery that will make heads turn, always!
