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Amethyst (Dark) Round 8mm

Amethyst (Dark) Round 8mm
Amethyst (Dark) Round 8mm
Amethyst (Dark) Round 8mm
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Inches Amethyst (Dark) Round 8mm Cemtimeters Reference coins
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15-16" strand
1$14.95
2-4$13.75
5+$12.41
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½ strand (loose)
$7.98
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Our dark amethyst 8mm rounds are a luscious royal purple. On the amethyst hue scale, they are as rich as it gets. Amethyst is the birthstone for the self-reliant Aquarius' & compassionate Pisces' we know and love.

Item # 535
Beads per strand (approximately) 48
Hole size 1mm
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More about Amethyst

Due to its beautiful coloring, amethyst is one of the most prized members of the quartz family. The ancient Greeks believed that drinking wine from a vessel made from amethyst would make the drinker immune to intoxication (nice try!). In fact, the word “amethyst” is derived from the ancient Greek word “amethystos”, which means “not drunk”. Our amethyst gemstone beads are a deep, rich violet color. If you prefer a paler, lighter coloring, try our Lavender Amethyst variety.

Traces of iron in the quartz give amethyst gemstones their distinctive hue, which ranges from pale lavender to deep violet. Amethyst deposits can be found in Brazil, Madagascar, Zambia, Uruguay, Burma, India, Canada, Mexico, Namibia, Russia, Sri Lanka, and The United States (Arizona).

Long associated with sobering qualities, amethyst is used today to benefit the crown chakra. This stone is thought to help those with frequent headaches. Amethyst is the birthstone for February.

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