Amethyst

The talismanic stone of those born in the month of February, the Amethyst is a stone with a vast amount of history, legend and undisputed powers. Originally bought to the attention of Alexander the Great when one of his generals presented a satchel full of the royal purple stones that was delivered as tribute by one of the conquered Punjabs of the region Alexander's troops had crossed into and claimed as "conquered territory" It was explained to the Greek troops these stones had the power to enhance it's wearer's perception of truth and clear thinking. . In the bible it is described as one of the stones that represented one of the twelve tribes of Abraham on the kings breastplate. Throughout history Amethyst has been worn by royalty, great statesmen as well as sages of all cultures, it's royal purple color solidifying the greatness of all who possess it. Ideally because of it's tendency to promote a mental and emotional state the stone should be used as earrings to evoke clear thinking from both opposing yet supporting sides of the face, the ears. As a ring it will guide the hand to write with perception and assist the wearer to point towards the "right direction". Amethysts as well as other stones should be surrounded by diamonds to give it a "cushion of strength" set in yellow gold to enhance it's richness or in white gold to express the harmony of it's tones.

Whatever your perception of this wonderful stone, if born in the month of February you should own and wear an Amethyst after all, clear reasoning would have you understand that you have nothing to loose by wearing one!