Amethyst – The Birthstone for February

The amethyst is the birthstone for February and at John Wallick Jewelers, in Sun City, Arizona, near Phoenix, AZ we carry beautiful violet amethysts and custom amethyst jewelry.

The amethyst is a violet variety of quartz, commonly ranging from a pink hue to a deep purple but there are red and blue varieties as well. It gets its color from both irradiation and iron impurities.

Did You Know?

The amethyst is known as the “sobriety stone”. The name amethyst is derived from the ancient Greek word “a methustos” which translates in English to “not intoxicated” or “not drunken”. It was believed that the amethyst stone could protect its bearer from drunkenness and intoxication.

The Psychic Stone

The amethyst is also well regarded in the spiritual realm to psychics as it is thought to increase spirituality and enhance intuition and psychic powers of all kinds. It is thought to be able to make a clear connection between the earth plane and other planes and worlds. Amethyst is also utilized for meditation and lucid dreaming.

Famous Amethyst Gemstones

Famous amethysts and amethyst jewelry include the Roman intaglio portrait of Caracalla, once in the Treasury of Sainte-Chapelle in Paris France, the Kent Amethysts owned by the British Royal family in Windsor vaults and Queen Mary’s Amethyst Parure.

At John Wallick Jewelers we have exquisite amethyst rings, amethyst earrings and amethyst pendants in all price ranges sure to match your budget.

Since 1992, John Wallick Jewelers has been providing custom designed jewelry for you and your loved ones. We offer appraisals, mounting, jewelry repair and buy and sell gold. John Wallick Jewelers is located on the northwest corner of 99^th Avenue and West Bell Road, just 5 minutes west of Loop 101 in Sun City, Arizona near Phoenix, servicing Sun City West, Avondale, Glendale, Gilbert, Litchfield Park, Peoria and Surprise, AZ. Visit us on our website, www.johnwallickjewelers.com, call us at 623-972-1000 or email us at j.wallick@hotmail.com.