February’s birthstone is amethyst
Amethyst was priced with sapphire until the 1800s, when Brazil’s finds made it plentiful. The color stayed royal; only the price came down. Ours is Zambian, deeper and redder at the edges.
- HARDNESS
- 7, same quartz family as citrine
- THE COLOR
- Medium violet, reddish at the rim
- GOOD TO KNOW
- Keep it off a sunny windowsill; long UV softens the violet
The short answer
February’s birthstone is amethyst. Amethyst was priced with sapphire until the 1800s, when Brazil’s finds made it plentiful. The color stayed royal; only the price came down. Ours is Zambian, deeper and redder at the edges. Works with amethyst at Made With Color today run from $1,980; every stone ships with a passport naming origin, carat, and treatment plainly.
What is the February birthstone?
February’s birthstone is amethyst. Medium violet, reddish at the rim.
Is amethyst durable enough for daily wear?
7, same quartz family as citrine.
What should I know before buying?
Keep it off a sunny windowsill; long UV softens the violet. Every stone here is chosen loose, in daylight, and passported.
The Amethyst Cocktail
AMETHYST · 18K YELLOW
$1,980
The Amethyst Stack
AMETHYST · ROUND · 18K YELLOW · 3 MM · STACKABLE
From $480
The Amethyst Dangles
AMETHYST · EMERALD CUT · 18K YELLOW · FRENCH WIRE
$960