Amethyst is a violet variety of quartz often used in jewelry.  It is one of several forms of quartz. Amethyst is a semiprecious stone and is the traditional birthstone for February.

Amethyst has healing powers to help with physical ailments, emotional issues, and in energy healing and chakra balancing. Amethyst crystal therapies are used for the nervous system, the curing of nightmares and insomnia, and balancing the crown chakra.

Stone sizes range from 1/2" - 1"