February - Amethyst

Amethyst

Amethyst is classified as a semi-precious stone.A Purple form of quartz,Amethyst is the most valuable form of the mineral.Once only available to Royalty,amethyst’s have become one of the most popular gemstones used used in the jewelry industry,because of its affordability and availability.Unlike many other gems,its price doesn’t rise exponentially with carat weight,Its value depends primarily on color.

The finest Amethyst is a deep purple color,with minimal color zoning.It looks best in daylight as opposed to artificial lighting.The deeper the color the higher the value.Amethyst is the birthstone for February and the gemstone for the 6th & 17th Anniversary’s