Stones of Love and New Beginnings: Five February Picks

February brings Valentine's Day and the first hint of spring, a season people have long tied to love and fresh starts. If you like choosing a stone for the meaning it carries, here are five that are traditionally associated with love, calm, and new beginnings, with a little about each.

Rose Quartz

A soft, milky pink quartz, rose quartz is traditionally associated with love and self-kindness. It's said to be called the "stone of love," the one people reach for when they are thinking of romance or a little care for themselves. Worn as a pendant near the heart or stacked on the wrist, its gentle pink goes with almost anything.

Amethyst

Amethyst is a violet quartz and February's birthstone. It is traditionally associated with calm, and it's said to be carried as a steadying stone. Its deep purple has made it a favorite for centuries, and it looks especially good as a bracelet or a simple pendant.

Garnet

Garnet is a deep red stone, traditionally associated with passion and warmth. It's said to be a stone of the heart, and its rich color pairs beautifully with gold and other warm tones.

Moonstone

Moonstone has a pale, floating shimmer that shifts as it catches the light. It is traditionally associated with new beginnings, and it's said to be a stone for turning a new page. That glow looks lovely set in silver.

Citrine

Citrine is a warm, sunny yellow stone, traditionally associated with abundance and good cheer. It's said to be called a "stone of good fortune," and its bright color is an easy lift at the grey end of winter.

How to wear them

There is no wrong way to wear a meaning. Some people pick the stone whose meaning speaks to them; others simply choose the color they love. Rose quartz and garnet lean warm and romantic together; amethyst and moonstone stay cool and quiet; citrine adds a little sunshine to either. Wear one on its own, or layer a few.

Find your stone

Every one of these is on our natural stone bracelet wall, hand-picked by the family. Come find the one that speaks to you.