| With so many engagement rings to look at and | | | | Amethysts can be cut into any shape just like a |
| choose from, why not be different and choose an | | | | diamond and can be placed into any type of setting. |
| amethyst for the stone in your finance's engagement | | | | Aside from being the birthstone for February, the |
| ring? Amethysts are the birth stone for February and | | | | amethyst is also the gemstone that represents the |
| if her birthday is in February it will be doubly special to | | | | sixth year anniversary of your marriage. Although the |
| present her with an amethyst engagement ring. Greek | | | | amethyst is not nearly as expensive as the diamond, |
| mythology gives an account of how this beautiful | | | | the price can vary due to the size and color of the |
| stone came into existence and how it came by its rich | | | | gemstone you choose for the engagement ring. |
| purple color. | | | | Taking care of the amethyst stone is very easy, |
| Amethysts also have deeply religious associations and | | | | simply soap and water. Do not place in an ultrasonic |
| many faiths use it as a symbol of spirituality, sincerity, | | | | cleaner, avoid rapid temperature changes, and avoid |
| and purity, everything that is important to a couple that | | | | contact with household cleaners to ensure that your |
| is about to wed. Purple is also considered to represent | | | | amethyst remains intact for many, many years. |
| royalty, so present the queen of your heart with an | | | | Many of the big named jewelers will carry amethyst |
| amethyst ring. | | | | engagement rings, but if you have difficulty locating |
| Most amethysts are some shade of purple, from light | | | | one that says "pick me", take a look at the following |
| lilac to deep rich purple. However, amethysts can also | | | | websites:o |
| come in shades of green. They are mined in Brazil, | | | | Picking a ring a ring that says "I cherish you" is hard to |
| Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina, Africa, and Australia. | | | | do because there are so many choices out there. |
| Amethysts rate a seven on the hardness scale, so | | | | Hopefully this has helped you to narrow your search |
| they are a very good choice for jewelry worn on a | | | | for an engagement ring to the beauty of the amethyst. |
| daily basis (Opals are a one and Diamonds are a ten). | | | | |