February Birthstone

February birthstone jewelry usually features purple amethyst as that is both the modern and the traditional February birthstone. Amethyst is an affordable clear purple stone used in all types of jewelry. Amethyst is said to be helpful in increasing ones wisdom and intelligence. If amethyst doesn't interest you, there are other February Birthstones such as Bloodstone and Pearl. Alternatively, February Zodiac Sign Stones may suit your needs.

Birthstone jewelry seems to have started more than 2000 years ago. Some claim it started with a high priest's breastplate, others say it began in pagan times way before that. They say that birthstones have been used to help bring one luck. Whatever the case, they are lovely, wonderful, inspirational stones as well as fun gifts.

February Birthstones February Zodiac Sign Stones Books
All Gemstone Information Birthstone Chart Birthstone List

Color is noted next to birth stone name.

• Modern Birthstone - Amethyst (Purple)
• Traditional Birthstone - Amethyst (Purple)
• Mystical Birthstone - Bloodstone (Dark Green with Red markings)
• Ayurvedic Birthstone - Amethyst (Purple)
• 15th-20th Century Birthstones - Amethyst (Purple), Hyacinth (White, Clear), Pearl (White)
• Other Birthstones from the internet - Onyx (Black), Moonstone (White)

Enjoy's this month's segment of a Gregorian Birth Stone Poem:

The February born shall find
Sincerity and peace of mind,
Freedom from passion and from care,
If they, the amethyst will wear.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
• Birthstone: Garnet (Red), Moss Agate (Green), Opal (White or Black), Amethyst (Purple)
• Planetary Stone: Turquoise (Blue)
• Lucky Charms: Garnet (Red), Hyacinth (White, Clear)
Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)
• Birthstone: Rock Crystal (White, Clear), Sapphire (Blue), Amethyst (Purple), Bloodstone (Dark Green with Red markings)
• Planetary Stone: Aquamarine (Blue)
• Lucky Charms: Amethyst (Purple)

• February: The Birthstone Petite Collection (Birthstone Petite Collection) - by Suzanne Siegel Zenkel
• Aquarius: January 21-February 18 - by Julia Parker, Derek Parker (Contributor)
• Aquarius: January 21-February 18 (Parker Love Signs) - by Julia Parker, Derek Parker
• Aquarius: January 20-February 18 (Astroanalysis) - by Joyce L. Vedral
• Pisces: February 19-March 20 - by Julia Parker, Derek Parker (Contributor)
• Pisces: February 19-March 20 (Parker Love Signs) - by Julia Parker, Derek Parker
• Pisces: February 19-March 20 (Astroanalysis) - by Joyce L. Vedral

  For more historical information on birthstones see: The Curious Lore of Precious Stones - by George Frederick Kunz

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February Birthstones February Zodiac Sign Stones Books
All Gemstone Information Birthstone Chart Birthstone List