Amethyst Meanings

Amethyst stands for purity, piety, temperance because of its origins in Greek Mythology.

Purple dyes have historically been the most expensive and thus only used by the highest levels of societies. Royal Purple is a symbol of royalty and majesty. The best grades of Amethyst are a deep purple hue. Amethyst has also been highly regarded as a symbol of royalty throughout the centuries.

Aaron, the high priest of the Hebrews, wore an amethyst on his breastplate to represent the prophet Math, who was filled with desire to please God.

Wearing Amethyst in gold or sterling silver jewelry represents an individual's desire to attain a high spiritual state, to please God, to exercise the highest levels of purity and temperance.

It is the birthstone for February.