Amethyst is well suited to be February’s birthstone. Legend has it that the patron saint of romantic love, Valentine, wore an amethyst carved with the image of Cupid. Once reserved for the rich and powerful, amethyst has since become a favorite in jewelry. Because amethyst is so ubiquitous in the gem world, it can be easy to take its beauty for granted. It’s worth taking a closer look at amethyst, and the luxuriousness of its richly purple depths… Read the full article on marketsquarejewelers.com
