08/11/2026
In the 19th century, before deposits were found in Brazil, Amethyst was as expensive as rubies, sapphires or emeralds. It was the color of royalty. It was associated with wine, and was believed that amethyst could cure intoxication by drinking out of amethyst cups. Amethyst is the birthstone for Feburary. Amethyst is made into beads, points, spheres, pendants, tumbled stones and many other items.