.gf { font-family : constantia, georgia, serif; line-height : 0.8; } .gf sup { position : relative; top : -1px; font-size : 82.5% !important; margin : 0; padding : 0; } .gf sub { position : relative; bottom : 1px; font-size : 82.5% !important; margin : 0; padding : 0; } .mphsis {font-size : 110%; } .footnote {margin: 0px 12px; font-size: 80%; line-height: 95%;} .footnote p {text-indent: 12px; text-align: justify;} Faceted nuggets of cape amethyst are hand -knotted with crystal bicones. The findings and magnetic clasp with safety chain are sterling silver. Length: 7 inches. Amethyst is a violet variety of quartz. Ancient Greeks wore amethyst and carved drinking vessels from it in the belief that it would prevent intoxication. Amethyst is a semiprecious stone, often used in jewelry. Amethyst occurs in primary hues from a light lavender or pale violet to a deep purple. High-quality amethyst can be found in Siberia, Sri Lanka, Brazil, Uruguay, and the Far East.