February Birthstone RingsThe Febraury birth stone is Amethyst. Amethyst means sincerity, tranquilty, and peace. It is thought to represent honesty, reduce stress, increase wisdom, prevent intoxication, and promote well-being. It is also thought to help improve the skin and prevent baldness. The word amethyst comes from the Greek word "A-methystos" which means "not drunk". According to Greek myth, the Greek God of wine, Bacchus, grew angry and vowed that tigers would eat the next mortal that crossed his path. The next morning a girl named Amethyst came to worship the Goddess Diana. Diana protected the girl by turning her into a statue clear quartz so that the tigers could not see her. Bacchus was distraught by what he was planning and cried tears of wine over the statue, turning it purple. This is how amethyst got its purple coloring.
Your birthstone ring is going to look its best when it's clean, but that doesn't have to be difficult to do. Read our cleaning tips on our Amethyst gemstone information page. Also find more lore, related books and even a jewelry joke you could add to your gift. Birthstone rings can be enjoyed by both men and women. Of course, every mother, daughter, sister, or grandmother would appreciate a beautiful amethyst ring, but you would be surprised to know that your father, son, brother, or grandfather would also appreciate an amethyst ring. Darker colored stones set into classic, masculine settings can make a beautiful and personal gift that man in your life will not only appreciate, but will also wear. Its purple color brings royalty to mind. Because of their lower cost, amethyst birthstone rings can also be a good choice for little girls born in February. They will be dazzled by their new piece of jewelry, and the meaning that it has for them.
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