Amethyst is a purple variety of quartz. It is part of the hexagonal crystal system. Amethyst is a semiprecious stone with a vitreous or glassy luster. It often comes in shades of violet and purple. The meaning of Amethyst is spiritual healing, calmness, and wisdom. This Bullet Shaped piece with it's Rose Gold Plated ornate mount measures 5.5cm x 1cm approx and is suspended from a 17 Inch Rose Gold Plated chain. If you were born in February, your birthstone is Amethyst – the Purple variety of quartz that has captivated mankind for millennia. Its lilac to deep purple hues can be cut into many shapes and sizes, and it can be manufactured in a lab as well as mined.