Amethyst is purple quartz mined in Brazil, Africa, Argentina, Bolivia and Uruguay. It must be purple in order to be an Amethyst. Most Amethyst gemstones on the market today are heat-treated to produce a deeper color. Heat-treating is permanent and will not fade over time.

Amethyst is the official birthstone of February and the Zodiac gemstone for Pisces. It is a powerful healing stone believed to be beneficial for the circulatory and nervous systems and helpful in curing impatience. Amethyst is Greek meaning ‘without drunkenness'. Amethyst is used to overcome addiction, promote sobriety and to stabilize mental disorders. It improves relaxation, removes chaos and folklore suggests that sleeping with amethyst under ones pillow produces a peaceful night's sleep. Worn to make the wearer gentle and amiable, Amethyst powers include dreams, healing, peace, love, spiritual uplifting, courage and happiness.