The gemstone amethyst has a wonderful purple colour and was the
most commonly used jewelry by kings and queens of the yesteryears.
This great-looking gemstone is purple in colour, although different shades are found, as it is procured from diverse and varied parts of the world that have different climatic conditions.

Amethyst is the purple variety of quartz. Its name is derived from the Greek
word 'amethystos' that means 'not intoxicated'. It possesses wine colour thus name implies that it protects the wearer from alcohol. It is perfect for those born in the 2nd month of the year that is February and also for couples who are celebrating their 4th & 6th year of marriage.

It is also believed to repel negativity.