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What is the Birthstone for February?
Giving a piece of jewelry containing a birthstone gem will bring the wearer with good luck and protection. Monthly birthstones symbolize the month of birth according to the Gregorian Calendar. What is the Birth stone for February? The following old poem
provides the answer! And this page provides some information about the
meaning of the February gem stone, the color, symbolism and significance of
this lovely birth stone:
February Birthstone
poem - the Amethyst
"The February
born shall find
Sincerity and peace of mind,
Freedom from passion and from care,
If they, the amethyst will wear."
February Birthstone - Properties of the Amethyst
For those who were born in the month of February the Amethyst is the
traditional birthstone. The February birthstone poem reflects some of the
properties with which the Amethyst is associated - stability, peace,
balance, courage, inner strength, sincerity and a calm disposition. The healing properties of
the February birthstone are reputed to be effective for health problems
relating to the withdrawal symptoms of any sort of addiction,
headaches, insomnia, arthritis, pain relief, circulatory system issues
and general healing. The Amethyst is also
referred to as the the "sobriety stone" as it was once believed to
prevent drunkenness and used to treat alcoholism and other types of
addictions.
February Birthstone Zodiac
Sign
The twelve Zodiac signs are an astrological version of birthstones in
addition to the twelve calendar months. The February birthstone of the
Amethyst is considered to be the birth stone of Aquarius (the Water
Bearer) and relate to those born between January 21 - February 19. The
Zodiac sign of Aquarius also responds to Garnet and Jasper.
February Birthstone -
Where are Amethysts found?
The popular February Birth stone of the Amethyst is found in the following
countries:
February Birthstone - the Color of the Amethyst
The traditional colors associated with the Amethyst is a pale lilac to
violet to red-violet color
through to a deep rich purple color. A popular gem used in jewelry. The
meaning of colors through the ages represented many aspects of life.
Social, religious, biblical and Christian symbolism were all reflected in the
color purple. The original symbolic meaning of the color purple was for
penitence and mourning. However, it became symbolic with wealth
and power and strongly associated with Royalty as the dyes used for
purple materials were extremely expensive to produce.
Definition of the
Amethyst, the February Birthstone
Definition of Amethyst, the February birth stone: The word Amethyst is derived
from the Greek word "amethystos" which means "remedy
against drunkenness" which
is reflected in the properties of this stone. A variety of crystallized
quartz, of a purple or bluish violet color, of different shades. It is
much used as a jeweler's stone. The Amethyst is a member of
the Quartz (silicon dioxide) family. Crystal structure
of the Amethyst, the February birthstone, is hexagonal.
February Birth stone - the History of the Amethyst
For those who were born in the month of February the Amethyst is the
traditional birth stone. The history, myths, legends and folklore
surrounding the magical properties of different birthstones have been
handed down through the ages and from different civilisations. This
subject has been documented separately in the History of Birthstones section
which can be accessed by the link at the top of the page.
February - Birth Stone -
Gemstone - Birthday - Zodiac - Sign - Date - Month - Gemstone -
Gem - Chart - Color - Facts Information
Guide - Zodiac - History - Symbolism -
Significance - Birth - Stone - February
Birthstones &
Jewelry Insurance
Your home insurance policy may not fully cover you for birthstone
jewelry insurance, engagement ring insurance or wedding ring insurance.
Your home insurance policy probably covers jewelry theft, but not loss
that occurs for other reasons. A typical home insurance policy will only
usually pay a maximum of $1,000 for jewelry theft. Obtain a Jewelry
Insurance quote from the Chubb group of jewelry insurance.
February
Birthstone
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