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Amethyst means sincerity, tranquility, and peace. It is a member of the quartz family, and it is valued for its color, quality, and availability. It has a hardness of 7, ranges from light to dark purple, and makes very beautiful and affordable jewelry. It is so affordable because of its abundance. If amethyst was not so widely available, it would be much more expensive.
Birthstone gifts don’t only have to be given as rings. You can also give someone (or yourself!) a wonderful amethyst necklace. You can purchase a pendant that is already on a chain, or you can purchase them separately. You can find pendants that are in the shapes like hearts or small figures meant to represent the person that the birthstone is for (these are often seen on necklaces with one or more birthstone figures, usually representing children or loved ones). You can also find them paired with other gems like diamonds. The chain that you choose for your necklace will depend on the size of the pendant it is holding. Another option is a birthstone or pendant that is built-in or already attached to a chain. These pieces are usually more elaborate and extremely beautiful.
If you don’t like Amethyst, see alternative birthstones on our birthstone chart.
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