Birthstones have been used since ancient times, as a way to give good luck on ones birthday. People like believing that wearing a birthstone brings them good luck and protects them. These birthstones were traditionally linked to the Zodiac. Nowadays, birthstones became associated with calendar months rather than the zodiac, and each month has its own unique birthstone, with its own fabled properties. Gemstones are associated with each month and each precious stone has designated qualities associated with it.

For those who were born in the month of February the Amethyst is the traditional birth stone. It is also the zodiac stone for the constellation of Pisces. So what is amethyst? The amethyst is a semi-precious and very popular gemstone used in jewelry. The gemstone amethyst has a violet or purple color that is available in many different shapes and sizes. The name "amethyst" comes from the Greek word "amethystos" and it means "not drunken" which is reflected in the properties of this gemstone. The amethyst could be mined in Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Sri Lanka, Zambia and in the other African countries.

There are many types of jewelry such as sterling silver jewelry and cubic zirconia jewelry containing birthstones, including birthstone rings, birthstone earrings, birthstone brooches and birthstone pendants. February birthstone jewelry is a special jewelry which has the gemstone amethyst in it. It is also the gemstone for the 6th wedding anniversary. Today, amethyst is a lovely and affordable gemstone that is available with sterling silver and cubic zirconia jewelry. The color purple is traditionally the color of royalty and very matches with sterling silver jewelry. Sterling silver is the most common as it is quite affordable this is why more people can afford to buy it.When you add amethyst to the sterling silver jewelry, you're sure to get a perfect jewelry.