Amethyst - the February Birthstone 3rd Feb 2015 Vicki Marinko The name Amethyst is derived from the greek word Amethystos, meaning not to intoxicate. Amethyst is the purplish variety of Quartz. Colors can range from pale lilac to the most prized color of deep purple, with flashes of red.Amethyst was thou Tags: #Vicki marinko birthstone marin jewelers guild amethyst