On the modern birthstone chart amethyst is associated with the month of February.  On the zodiac birthstone chart its associated with the sign of March and it’s the lucky charm birthstone for the sign of Pisces. Amethyst is the anniversary gemstone for the 4th and 6th year of marriage. 

     Amethyst is derived from the Greek word "amethustos," meaning "not drunk".  The ancient belief was that someone wearing amethyst could not become drunk or intoxicated.  This is why the Grecians used it as a preventive of intoxication.  

     It comes in a variety of quartz and varies in color from pale lavender to a deep, rich purple.  The quartz family of crystals is the most common mineral group on earth. 

     Some people believe amethyst can be used to remove un-desirable attributes in the soul and bring about a more intense spirituality. It is said to deflect and redirect energies instead of
absorbing them. Users of this powerful crystal believe that amethyst operates on levels that are out of our normal range of senses.

     Amethyst lends a feeling of security and contentment and  has been often given away as a symbol of sincerity.