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A publication of The Senior Network February 2026 GOLDEN NUGGETS   The Amethyst is February’s birthstone and belongs to the Quartz family. It’s almost impossible to miss the sparkling purple of an amethyst gem. It’ll undoubtedly grab your attention. But beyond its beauty, it holds sentimental value. It’s the perfect gift for marking your 6th or 33rd wedding anniversary. The brilliant purple color of amethyst comes from iron residues, irradiation, and trace/transition metals.