February birthstone:  Amethyst

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Amethyst is not only the traditional and modern February birthstone but also the commemorative gem for sixth and seventeenth wedding anniversaries.

Indeed, amethyst has strong connections to the month of February and love. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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According to legend, St. Valentine, whose day devoted to love we celebrate in February, wore an amethyst ring carved with Cupid's likeness.
However, amethyst's most well-known symbolic association involves the prevention of drunkenness. In fact, the name "amethyst" itself comes from the Greek word amethystos, which means "not drunk." The Ancient Greeks believed you could drink all night and remain sober if you had an amethyst in your mouth or on your person.