Aquarius Birthstone Characteristics
The birthstone for Aquarius is the Amethyst, a precious material that symbolizes stability, balance and inner strength.
Amethyst is said to have an empowering energy on the Aquarius native and also enhance their ability to express their feelings or the way they communicate with other people.
This is a gemstone with beneficial influence on power of focus and co-ordination and brigns about a calm disposition to anyone wearing it.
Amethyst influence: This birthstone is thought to help the wearer express their ideas to others. It is also a symbol of inner strength and balance; two things Aquarius natives put great value on.
Amethyst health benefits: Amethyst is said to boost general healing and sooth headaches and arthritis.
Amethyst facts: This gemstone is part of the quartz family and was believed by ancient Greeks and Romans to ward off alcohol intoxication. Brazil is the main place where the most valuable Amethyst stones can be found nowadays.
Gregorian Birthstone Poem mentioning Amethyst:
The February-born shall find
Sincerity and peace of mind,
Freedom from passion and from care,
If they an amethyst will wear.
Amethyst colors: This gemstone comes in all kinds of purple, mauve shades.
Amethyst jewelry: It is recommended to use Amethyst for rings, pendants and earrings.
Other Aquarius gemstones:
Amber - symbol of courage.
Garnet - symbol of faithfulness and awareness.