February birthstone bracelet with a round, sterling silver lotus charm. February is the second month of the year in the Julian calendar and the only month that varies in length of days. It is the shortest day of the month at 28 days. Every four years it has 29 days when it is leap year.
In the northern hemisphere, February is the third month of winter and the third month of summer in the southern hemisphere. The name February is from the Latin word, februum, which means purification. This is probably because the end of winter was the time of year that the Romans practiced various forms purification, including sobriety.
Sixteen round 8mm frosted Amethyst beads, eight 8mm Rose Quartz beads and two silver spacers and a 11.5mm wide lotus charm on super-strong elastic. 6.75 inch circumference.
Amethyst meaning:
The gemstone name Amethyst is derived from a Greek prefix, which is to negate something. The prefix is just the letter "A" and so putting the a before another word negates what follows. The rest of the name is from the Greek word methystos, which is about being intoxicated or drunk. So the name Amethyst essential means that to wear this stone will negate or prevent intoxication or drunkenness.
Amethyst properties:
Great for issues concerning pituitary, thyroid, thymus, and pancreas. Balances metabolism. Dissolves fatty tissue.
Also recommended for left/right brain hemisphere imbalances, i.e., epilepsy, dyslexia, coordination.
Enhances intuition. Activates heart and third eye chakras, but also helps with sleep. Hold just before retiring.
Fantastic crystal. Amethyst turns into Citrine (golden color) when exposed to heat or light, so keep your amethyst off your window sill to preserve its wonderful purple color.
Rose Quartz meaning:
Rose Quartz comes in every shade of pink. That is why it is associated with love, femininity, Valentine's, the heart and heart chakra, romance, softness and sweetness.
Rose Quartz properties:
The mineral manganese gives Rose Quartz its beautiful pink color. Although this crystal is most associated with the heart and love, it is slightly more masculine in character, and strengthens conviction of one’s passion, desire, devotion, purpose and connection to life. Also great for issues concerning father, sex, and anger.
Place your rose quartz frog in your bath or in your lap when you meditate.
Lotus flower meaning:
A lotus flower emerges from the muddy waters pure and beautiful, untouched by the murk of its environment. Not even rain disturbs the lotus bud or blossoms. Rain droplets bead up and roll off back into the pond. Wearing a lotus blossom charm is an everyday reminder to practice spiritual detachment from all of the distractions of the noise and sensationalism in the world. Every time you see your bracelet, you can easily remember to let others' negativity be like water off a duck's back.
Product Code 133.