Amethyst: The Birthstone for February

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Last updated 08 Jul 2024

Junebug Jewelry Designs created a special, limited-edition Amethyst birthstone bracelet for those born in February. Learn more about the history of Amethyst and how it supports the crown chakra. There are only a few of these handmade semi-precious gemstone bracelets, so grab one before they're gone.
Amethyst: the Gemstone for February Babies Check Out the Limited-Edition Amethyst Charm Bracelet Created Especially for You Get this Limited-Edition Amethyst Gemstone Bracelet Happy birthday to our February babies! It’s all about you, so let’s talk about your birthstone: Amethyst. Sometimes referred to as the “all-purpose stone,” genuine amethyst is a crystalized quartz with hues of violet that range from light lavender to deep, reddish purple. Its name derives from the ancient Greek word amethustos, which, loosely translated, means “not drunk.” Ancient Greeks believed that natural amethyst could prevent its owner from becoming intoxicated. I know, right?! Today, Tibetans use amethyst to create prayer beads since the gem was sacred to the Buddha. In Western societies, including North America, amethyst is a symbol of love and royalty, and is said to help relieve stress and anxiety. It is associated with the crown, or ‘bliss,’ chakra to allow you to focus on healing any blockages that keep you from living your best life. Among its other healing powers, amethyst can: Eliminate headaches and fatigue Support your bones and joints Improve your skin’s appearance Provide clarity for your mind, leaving you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated Learn More About the Power of Gemstones The History of Natural Amethyst Crystal I mentioned earlier that the name, amethyst, essentially means, not drunk. According to Greek mythology, Amethyst was a young virgin who became the object of wrath of the Greek God Dionysus after he became intoxicated with red wine. In fact, he was so mad that he brought out two tigers to eat her, and then sat back to watch while sipping on his wine. When Amethyst cried out to goddess Diana for help, she immediately turned the girl into a white, shimmering stone (quartz) statue to protect her. When Dionysus realized what had happened and felt remorse for his actions, his tears dripped into his goblet of red wine. The goblet overturned, and the red wine spilled all over the white rock, saturating it until it became the purple color for which amethyst is known. Purple color has long been associated with royalty. Because of its purple color and beauty, amethyst was favored by royals for centuries. Amethyst necklaces and jewelry were found buried in the tombs of Ancient Egyptians and the stone was a personal favorite of Queen Catherine the Great. Learn More About the Power of Gemstones Check out this limited-edition purple amethyst bracelet from my Innerjee Collection. Though high-quality, natural amethyst is found in Siberia, South America and Africa, you don’t have to travel far to own a piece of this beautiful, semiprecious gemstone. Our limited-edition Amethyst February Birthstone Bracelet is available now to gift your favorite February baby – even if that February baby is you. Hurry and grab one of these original amethyst charm bracelets quickly, as I’ve only made a few. Get this bracelet! 👉🏾 Caring for Amethyst Jewelry Whether you have amethyst bracelets, prayer beads, or uncut stones, you’ll have to protect these beauties to maintain their purple radiance. Be sure to keep your gemstones away from bright sunlight. The sun’s rays have the potential to wash out the color. And, although these stones are relatively hard, they can be scraped, scratched or even broken if you drop them or knock them against a hard surface. So, it’s probably not the best idea to wear them in place where they may get banged up. Of course, Junebug always delivers its semi-precious gemstone beaded bracelets in jewelry pouches to keep the pieces safe. Wishing all of my February lovelies a happy and joyous birthday month! See the Entire Innerjee Collection of Gemstone Beaded Bracelets Get New Posts Delivered to Your Inbox Subscribe to the Junebug Jewelry Blog and have new posts delivered to your inbox when they're published. This way, you'll never miss a single post. Subscribe to the Blog Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. CHECK OUT JUNEBUG'S MOST POPULAR CONTENT Gifts for the Strong Women in Your Life Give the Gift of Great Energy Fall in Love with Mixed Metal Jewelry The Power of Gemstones Be the Flow: A New Collection from Junebug Inspired by Killmonger Your Guide to Copper Jewelry Care Exploring the Benefits of Copper Jewelry Become a Junebug Insider and have great information like this delivered right to your inbox. Plus, you be among the first to see new designs. And, you'll get special offers and discounts available only to Insiders. BECOME AN INSIDER For questions about anything, please contact Junebug at dawn@. Social Link Social Link Social Link Social Link Social Link ©2022 Copyright. All rights reserved.

The Birthstone Series Pattern is ideal for personal use or as a gift idea for a Mother's Day or baby quilt. These 17 squares make a fantastic block of the month project, as well as an 18 by 18 pillow, four-block wallhanging, or a 63 x 84 quilt. Single-foundation piecing is used in the making of each block, so the templates are ironed to the right side of the fabric without any confusing reverse piecing.