the February birthstone, has many cool properties. This gemstone is most commonly found in cavities of granitic rocks or in geodes. It ranks 7 on the Mohs Hardness Scale, which is why it is highly resistant to scratches and is perfect for any kind of jewelry – be it amethyst rings, amethyst earrings, amethyst necklaces, amethyst pendants, or amethyst bracelets. If you show your amethyst jewelry with a little tender loving care, we bet it will stay as good as new. Amethyst can be found in colors from lilac to purple, bluish-purple, and reddish-purple. This color comes from small percentages of iron and aluminum in the crystal structure of amethyst. When exposed to considerable heat, amethyst changes its color and turns yellow, brown, and green. If you have very dark amethyst – be cautious – because it can fade under prolonged exposure to sunlight. In case your amethyst jewelry loses its color, you can get it irradiated to improve its color.