Amethyst – Sora & Stone

Amethyst

Birthstone · February

The stone of calm and clarity

February's birthstone is a violet variety of quartz, coloured by traces of iron and natural radiation in the earth. Shades run from soft lilac to a deep, reddish purple. Prolonged strong sunlight can fade it, so keep it out of sunny windowsills.

Meaning & folklore

The ancient Greeks believed amethyst kept its wearer clear-headed; it remains a stone of calm, intuition and balance.

Birthstone for: February
Zodiac: Aquarius, Pisces
Chakra: Third eye, Crown
Hardness: 7 on the Mohs scale
Origin: Brazil, Uruguay, Zambia
Colour: Purple

Caring for Amethyst

Hard-wearing and happy with everyday wear. Clean with warm soapy water and a soft brush, rinse and pat dry. Store apart from softer stones, which it can scratch.

6 pieces — handcrafted, small-batch, real semi-precious stones.

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