Birthstone February Amethyst Initial Necklace in Sterling SilverFebruary's stone is the stone of courage and devotion. A soft, smoky violet the colour of early dusk, of something quietly powerful. Amethyst has been worn for protection since ancient times. Egyptian travellers carried it to keep themselves safe on the road. Leonardo da Vinci believed it could dispel dark thoughts and sharpen the mind. St. Valentine himself wore an amethyst ring carved with the image of Cupid the stone has always been linked to

the same brilliant-cut citrine in a Victorian star setting

ruby by night

Navigators have steered by them ever since

Silver Diamond Initial Necklace

the cut and character of the stone

making her feel cherished like nothing else

the same brilliant-cut peridot in a Victorian star setting

More permanent

the 200-carat stones adorning the shrine of the Three Holy Kings in Cologne Cathedral were believed to be emeralds

A delicate silver compass worn close

returning to dig by day

or 18ct for a richer colour and higher gold content