A member of the quartz family, amethysts with intense, rich purple shades have long been considered the most precious of these natural crystals and have been the preferred color choice of jewelry ...

FEBRUARY’S birthstone has a long history of being a powerful crystal. Amethyst is also a crystal that has an intriguing history, dating back to the ancient Greeks. Its wine-like color inspired its ...

Crystals have been used for centuries to ward off evil and introduce happiness, laughter, and prosperity. These precious stones are often worn in the form of pendants, bracelets, and rings and may ...

There’s no better way to celebrate both your love for Ireland and your birth month than with a Claddagh birthstone ring. The iconic Irish Claddagh historically represents love (the heart), loyalty ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American "The stone is an amethyst; but I, the tipler ...

FEBRUARY’S birthstone has a long history of being a powerful crystal. Amethyst is also a crystal that has an intriguing history, dating back to the ancient Greeks ...