September - Citrine

Citrine is a member of the quartz family and is closely associated with amethyst and smoky quartz. Given that in its natural state, it is very rare, some citrine is heat treated amethyst. Natural citrine is pale yellow to pale orange, and much lighter than the heat treated variety. Its pale yellow to brown color is attributed to its iron content. Most citrine comes from Brazil while other sources are Russia, France, and Madagascar. Citrine is believed to help the heart, kidney, digestive tract, liver and muscles. It is also the birthstone of November.

February - Amethyst

Amethyst holds a magical appeal that’s proven to be timeless and even protects its wearer from seduction. Amethyst is rich in hues of purple, from very light to very dark. While purple can be the chosen color of royalty, its appeal unwavering popularity even for healing purposes. While amethyst is the most valued of the quartz group, its name means “not drunken” in the Greek and therefore, is worn because of its protective against drunkenness. The most important deposits of amethyst are found in Brazil, Madagascar, Zambia, Uruguay, as well as the United States (Arizona).