Birthstone Articles
For the Love of Amethysts in February!
Did you know that amethysts are not only the most popular purple gemstone, but one of the most popular of all time? Amethysts are the ultimate "geek to chic" stone, found within geodes that look like ordinary dark rocks with nothing to hint of the beauty inside. When they are cracked open, the geodes reveal raw crystals that range from the lightest of mauves to the deepest of purples. Just as beautiful in its natural form as it is faceted, smoothed, or tumbled into stones or beads, it is a perfect stone for all kinds of handcrafted artisan and beaded jewelry.