Amethyst is the birthstone of february. Visit our amethyst jewelry collection of -- ladies rings, men's rings, pendants, earrings and more. Earth's Treasure also creates custom design amethyst gemstone jewelry featuring natural Brazilian amethyst, African amethyst, and Rose de France gems. Colors range from a rich royal purple to a pale soft lavender shade. Besides being a popular birthday gift, amethyst jewelry is also given on the 6th marriage anniversary.

Amethyst gemstones are mined in Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina and Siberia as well as in Zambia, Namibia and other African countries. Generally, amethyst from South America tends to be available in larger sizes than African amethyst but amethyst from Africa has the reputation for having better, more saturated, color in small sizes. Very dark amethyst, mostly in small sizes, is also mined in Australia.

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