Regal Amethyst Faceted Bead Strand - 6mmPrice is per 16 inch strand of these super quality beads. About 70 x 6mm beads to a strand. Amethyst belongs to the quartz family and the purple color is due to traces of iron. Colored purple to lilac, and ranging from opaque to transparent. Named from the Greek word "amethustos", meaning without wine. Amethyst is an especially powerful stone, a symbol of sincerity, security, and peace of mind. It protects, reduces negativity and brings spirituality

the Chinese around 550 BC

It is a truly fascinating stone

This shimmering effect is caused by light being refracted inside the stone and then scattered

Years ago it was thought to be brought about by the moon's phases

Drilled ready to thread

The Mayans

It provides stability in times of change

Crafted from synthetic amber - 1/10 natural price

They make very attractive jewellery

Price is for a string of 12 of these unusual beads - each measures a large 30mm x 3mm

Each individual agate forms by filling a cavity in its host rock

continuing to the heavens