It may also be awarded for maltreatment endured while a prisoner of war. My best guess is that it symbolizes the power of the wounded person to survive. Amethyst, variety of quartz, differing from common quartz and rock crystal chiefly because of its violet to purple color, which is caused by the presence of compounds of iron or manganese. It is a birthstone for February and is used to make seals and rings. The finest specimens occur in India, Sri Lanka, and Brazil.
Amethyst is common in Europe and in many parts of Scotland.
In heraldry, purple depicts royalty. Other connections include knowledge, old age, magic, and enchantment. It is our hope that the information contained here will help you to have a red letter day, even though updates to this section may be once in a blue moon.