Amethyst Extravaganza

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This knockout piece is hand-knotted with exquisite cape amethyst tablet beads and praisolite faceted cubes. The pendants are slices of amethyst geode, complemented by cape amethyst briolettes and praisolite diamond-shaped beads. Sterling silver findings and clasp. Length: 22 inches, hangs at 24 inches with the pendants. 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 semi-precious stone and it occurs mostly in association with calcite, quartz, smoky quartz, hematite, pyrite, fluorite, goethite, agate, and chalcedony. Show more