Wearing an amethyst puts you in royal company! The deep purple stone has captivated the hearts of royalty for centuries with both Catherine the Great and Wallis, the Duchess of Windsor, owning many impressive pieces. Deriving from the Greek word amethystos, meaning "a remedy against drunkenness", early mythology associated amethyst with the Greek god Bacchus and was believed to keep you clear-headed and quick-witted. Celebrate a February birthday or your 6th anniversary by wearing the gem that is a symbol of personal empowerment and inner strength.