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Celebrating the amethyst, February’s royal purple birthstone

From pastel lilac to deep royal purple, February’s birthstone, the amethyst, has been an adored—and respected—gemstone for centuries. It’s found in royal scepters, crowns, and as good-luck amulets throughout history. In fact, the stone was as precious as a ruby or emerald until the 1800s, when large amethyst deposits were discovered in Brazil. Some interesting […]

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