Archive for the ‘Amethyst’ Category

>Amethyst Care & Maintenance – February Birthstone

January 6th, 2009 by sudha

> Everyday caution Remove gemstone jewelry when you’re going to be doing work or exercise, or when you’re doing dishes and housework. Avoid exposing your amethyst to household cleaners; particularly bleach which can seriously damage the stone. Storing amethyst jewelry Amethyst is susceptible to heat and sunlight, both of which will lighten the color and [...]

>Amethyst- Facts About Amethyst, Properties – February Birthstone

January 6th, 2009 by sudha

>Amethyst is the birthstone for the month of February and the traditional anniversary gemstone for the sixth of marriage. Once considered more valuable than diamonds, this member of the quartz member occurs naturally as crystals within rocks. The stones are mined in Brazil, Uruguay, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Zambia, Australia and in the mountains of Russia [...]