February Birthstone: Amethyst
Born in February · 1 birthstone
Amethyst is the birthstone for February. It is a purple kind of quartz, and its color runs from soft lilac to deep violet. Kings and queens have loved it for thousands of years, but today it is easy to find, so it makes a lovely, simple keepsake.
About Amethyst
Lilac to deep purple. Some amethyst turns yellow when heated - that is how most citrine is made.
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Brazil, Bolivia, Zambia and Arizona in the United States. Russia was the main source until the 1800s.
📜 Story and old beliefs
For a Baby Born in February
February is short, and so are the days - but amethyst brings a soft, calm purple to the end of winter. In old stories it stands for a clear, peaceful mind. That makes it a gentle theme for a February baby: lilac nursery touches, purple flowers for the first birthday, or a violet ribbon on a memory box.
Keepsake Ideas
Birthstones are keepsakes for later, not jewelry for babies. Do not put necklaces, bracelets, anklets or small stones on a baby or toddler - they can cause choking or strangulation. That includes amber or gemstone 'teething' necklaces, which the U.S. FDA and the American Academy of Pediatrics warn against. Keep gems and jewelry out of reach.
February Zodiac Signs
Quick Answers
What is the birthstone for February?
Amethyst, the purple variety of quartz.
What color is amethyst?
Purple - anywhere from pale lilac to a deep, rich violet.
What does amethyst mean?
By tradition it stands for a calm, clear mind. In ancient Greece it was linked with staying clear-headed. These are old beliefs, not facts about the stone.
Stone list and gem facts follow the GIA birthstone guides. Meanings are old traditions and folklore, not facts or health claims.