February Birthstone: Amethyst

Did you know that the February birthstone is the lovely purple amethyst? The gemstone, amethyst has quite a history! According to the Gemological Institute of America, “The name ‘amethyst’ derives from the Greek amethystos, which means ‘a remedy against drunkenness,’ a benefit long ascribed to the purple birthstone. Because of its wine-like color, early Greek…

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