Amethysts, the gemstone:
Amethysts have been prized for thousands of years. The Ancient Egyptians carved these durable gemstones into the shapes of animals, perhaps as protective amulets.
The name ‘amethyst’ derives from the Greek amethystos, which means ‘a remedy against drunkenness’, a benefit long ascribed to this purple birthstone. Because of its wine-like colour, early Greek mythology associated the gem with Bacchus, the god of wine. Amethyst was also believed to keep the wearer clear headed and quick witted in battle and business affairs. Renaissance Europeans thought it calmed lovers overrun by passion.
Amethyst is the birthstone for February and the gem traditionally given for the sixth wedding anniversary.
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