But it wasn’t until 1912, when the American National Retail Jeweler’s Association (now the Jewelers of America) met in Kansas ...

Despite February containing the shortest amount of days in the year, millions are born during the month – including two former U.S. presidents. The birthstone for February is the amethyst.

The breastplate was inlaid with 12 gemstones that each represented ... An amethyst is the birthstone for those born in the month of February. The term amethyst derives from the ancient Greek ...

Let us introduce you to birthstone jewellery ... Amethyst’s the stone of choice for February, known for its deep purple colours often associated with royalty, so it truly is fit for a queen.

February's birthstone is the amethyst ... but eventually the stones were tied to the 12 months of the year, and the tradition began of wearing the stone for the month of one’s birth to afford ...