The birthstone of February, beautiful amethyst is an eye-catching shade of royal purple and has a rich history. Worn and treasured for hundreds of years, amethyst was named from the Greek word ‘ametusthos’ which means ‘not intoxicated’. Thought to prevent drunkenness, wine-loving ancient Greeks would drink out of cups adorned with amethyst and wear the stone as amulets around their necks to appease Dionysus, God of wine and pleasure.
Once considered equal in value to rubies and emeralds, amethyst was worn in the Middle Ages by the English aristocracy to represent their royal status and was championed in Russia by Catherine the Great.
Due to its connection with royalty, amethyst can be found in many spectacular pieces in the jewellery archives of the British Royal Family. St Valentine is also said to have worn an amethyst ring carved with an image of Cupid, so this gem is fitting for the month of love.
First introduced to the brand in the late 80s, Kiki McDonough has been working with amethyst for almost four decades. An extremely wearable gemstone, amethyst looks spectacular set in both yellow and white gold, and even better when accompanied by diamonds. Found in all our core collections, we have the perfect piece of amethyst fine jewellery for you.
For versatile, everyday birthstone earrings, turn to our Kiki Cushion amethyst and diamond detachable earrings in 18ct yellow gold. With striking cushion cut gems hanging from delicate gold and diamond hoops, these earrings boast two looks in one and can also be worn without the drops. Perfect for gifting to your stylish loved ones born in February.
For something a little more striking, these Special Edition amethyst and diamond ribbon earrings are perfect for your next special occasion. Wear them with your hair up for maximum impact and get ready to be the belle of the ball. And with amethyst’s legendary alcohol-repellent properties, you can have that extra glass of champagne guilt-free and hope the Ancient Greeks were onto something.
For those who prefer softer hues, we also have beautiful birthstone jewellery in green and lavender amethyst. Our elegant Candy green amethyst and diamond earrings in 18ct white gold are a timeless choice and can be paired with the matching Candy green amethyst and diamond pendant.
And for lavender amethyst lovers, our Signatures lavender amethyst and pink tourmaline tennis bracelet will make a colourful addition to your wrist stack. Perfect for bringing a touch of spring to these grey February skies.
Browse our February Edit and gift or self-gift something spectacular.
