Amethyst is the most highly prized gemstone in the quartz family. The name means "Not Drunken" (Greek). Amethyst was once worn, in a talisman; which was believed to prevent one from becoming intoxicated. This gem is the birthstone of February and the zodiac stone for Pisces. The royal purple stone can be found in Crown jewels as well as jewelry all around the world.
Amethyst is the gemstone for the sixth anniversary of marriage. Amethyst is no ordinary purple quartz, for it has been prized by royalty and thought to help a broad range of medicinal problems; some including control of evil thoughts, a cure for acne and detoxifying the body. Sunlight and exposure to high heat can cause Amethyst's rich purple color to deteriorate.