Sterling Silver Amethyst Earrings

Buy amethyst earrings in sterling silver. Violet or purple in color, amethyst is the traditional birthstone for February. Amethyst is a variety of quartz. Amethyst is rated 7 on the Mohs hardness scale. Amethyst was believed by the Greeks and Egyptians to prevent drunkenness. The Greek word Amethystos is translated as not drunken.