Amethyst

This regal gemstone has been valued for millennia. Ranging in color from a delicate lilac to deepest plum, the beauty of an amethyst has been appreciated from ancient Egypt and Israel to the modern day. Believed to promote sobriety and clarity of thought, this form of Quartz was used in the Middle Ages as an antidote to poison.

The birthstone for February and the gem to celebrate the 4th, 6th, 9th and 17th anniversaries, amethyst is also the state gemstone for South Carolina. The purple hues of amethyst make it gorgeous and fashionable choice for all styles of jewelry.