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Amethyst- The birthstone of February

Beautiful Amethyst - The Birthstone for February

"The February born shall find
Sincerity and peace of mind,
Freedom from passion and from care,
If they, the amethyst will wear."

Meanings

Amethyst is one of the most popular gemstones and was once considered more precious than diamonds. It has long been used in jewellery. The word Amethyst is derived from the Greek ‘amethustos’ which means "not drunken" and the gemstone was used to ward off intoxication and bring clear-headedness and quick-wittedness to the wearer, a symbol of peace, protection and tranquility

Colours

The traditional colours of Amethysts vary from pale lilac to violet to red-violet through to a deep rich purple. The colour has strong meaning going back many centuries. The purple colour was associated with loyalty and it became symbolic with wealth and power

 What is Amethyst

A variety of crystallized quartz. The Amethyst is found all over the world but the best examples come from Brazil, Uruguay and Zambia. Most of our Amethysts come from Africa.

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Beautiful Aquamarine Birthstones for March

Colours

Aquamarine is most often light in tone and ranges from greenish blue to blue-green; the color is usually more intense in larger stones. 

Meanings

The name aquamarine is derived from the Latin word aqua, meaning water, and marina, meaning the sea.  Aquamarine was believed to protect sailors, as well as to guarantee a safe voyage. The beautiful blue color of aquamarine is said to give its wearer protection against foes in battle or litigation. It also brings the wearer unconquerable and amiable powers. It quickens the intellect and dulls a temper, allowing the wearer to remain calm and levelheaded. March’s birthstone is also thought to enhance the happiness of marriages.

As well as being the birthstone for March Aquamarine is also the gem of the 19th wedding anniversary.

Aquamarine is a variety of beryl and is mined mainly in Brazil, but is also found in Nigeria, Madagascar, Zambia, Pakistan, Mozambique, Colombia, Malawi, Tanzania and Kenya. The best gems combine high clarity with limpid transparency and blue to slightly greenish blue hues.

The central gemstone in the Queen’s Brazilian tiara is an Aquamarine, which was gifted to her by the Brazilian people in 1953 and was worn at her 60th Coronation Anniversary in 2013.

Here is Kate Middleton wearing Aquamarine chandelier earrings

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