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Amethyst Jewelry... February's birthstone and the traditional stone for a sixth wedding anniversary is Amethyst. Of all the quartz varieties, amethyst is by far the best known and most valuable. Amethyst derives its name from the Greek word meaning, "not to intoxicate", and its reputed power to prevent inebriation led to the belief that drinking wine from an amethyst cup would prevent drunkenness. Amethyst gave rise to many other legends. It was thought to safeguard soldiers, ensure victory, aid hunters, protect against diseases, control evil thoughts, quicken the intelligence, and make its owner shrewd in business.
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