The Color Purple: Amethyst, February’s Eclectic Birthstone

Jenny Dee 18K gold Andromeda Ring 10.50-carat amethyst cabochon and white diamond accents

A spectrum of hues in amethyst, February’s birthstone, ranges from deep and rich to vibrant and joyous to more subtle and calming, allowing for a breadth of styles and options. The ongoing emphasis on color continues to evolve. Amethyst is a major gemstone in the contemporary color palette due to its inherent ability to be designed into a range of modern-day interpretations of the past. Currently, this gem is witnessing a resurgence in a nod to the freewheeling 1960s-70s healing crystals to the more luxe gutsy statement rings of the mid-twentieth century and pieces that also hark back to the regal styles of antiquity.

Here are a variety of contemporary styles from which to choose:

Jacquie Aiche 14K rose gold five row pave rose cut diamond center cap large amethyst on box chain necklace

Sig Ward Jewelry 14k yellow gold, Rose De France amethyst and diamond earrings

Marie-Hélène de Taillac amethyst moon charm bracelet. Charm is in a frame of 22K yellow gold.

Cathy Waterman 22K gold elongated hexagonal amethyst with royal green bezel set sapphires on top.

Jenna Blake 18K gold fringe necklace with amethyst and diamonds.

Minka Jewels 18K yellow gold Indian-Ocean Gold amethyst earrings.

Marlo Laz 14K yellow gold Je Porte Bonheur Eyecon Ring with chalcedony, amethyst, and diamonds.

Nakard sterling silver Cascade Earrings with Rose of France amethyst and a black rhodium finish.

Bea Bongiasca 9K yellow gold, amethyst and lavender enamel ring

Estate Diamond Jewelry 18K Moriches Earrings with oval cut amethysts are set in prongs and suspended inside 18K yellow gold rings.

Ark Fine Jewelry 18K gold amethyst gypsy set center stone ring

Fernando Jorge 18K gold earrings with deep faceted amethysts.

Yoki Collections amethyst, yellow sapphire, and diamond brooch pendant