Amethyst stands proudly among the world's most precious gems, sharing its noble heritage with diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires in the Cardinal Gems collection. This majestic purple crystal adorned royal crowns and ceremonial pieces until the 19th century, before South American mines revealed their abundant treasures.

Our London studio crafts stunning pieces showcasing amethyst's remarkable range - from deep royal purple to delicate violet hues. This February birthstone carries ancient Greek wisdom in its very name "amethystos," meaning "not intoxicated." Greek nobility prized these crystals, believing they granted clarity of mind and protection from wine's influence. The wine god Bacchus himself cherished this remarkable stone.

Let us guide you through the remarkable world of February's birthstone. Discover the hidden powers within these purple depths, uncover centuries of spiritual meaning, and explore our handcrafted contemporary amethyst pieces created in our Surrey workshop.

Ancient Powers Within Our Purple Gem

Our handcrafted amethyst pieces carry whispers of ancient wisdom. Egyptian artisans shaped these royal purple gems into sacred amulets as early as 3000 BCE. Their mastery lives on in treasures like Tutankhamun's amethyst scarab bracelet, discovered pristine in his tomb.

Greek merchants understood the stone's subtle influence, carrying amethyst during trade negotiations for peace of mind and diplomatic clarity. Their appreciation ran so deep, they fashioned drinking vessels from pure amethyst crystal, trusting its protective qualities.

Medieval knights brought fresh meaning to our beloved gem. These warriors chose amethyst amulets as companions in battle, believing the stone's clarity would guide their decisions. The purple crystal's noble standing peaked when Charles II crowned his jewels with amethyst in 1660.

Saint Valentine's own ring tells perhaps the most enchanting tale in our gem's history. Legend speaks of his amethyst ring bearing Cupid's image, perfectly capturing Medieval romance's pursuit of pure love.