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Amethyst is a beautiful purple gemstone that is a form of quartz. This lovely violet stone has been worn as jewelry since ancient times. It used to be quite rare and expensive, but discovery of large deposits in Brazil and other places has made this lovely gem much more accessible to today’s jewelry makers. At the Bead Traders, buying Amethyst Beads online has never been easier. Because we buy in volume, we offer affordable beads and beading supplies every day.
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Amethyst rounds exhibit vitreous luster, excellent faceting, good brilliance, internal characteristics including color zoning, a symmetrical shape,...
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Original price $85.00 - Original price $85.00Original price$85.00$85.00 - $85.00Current price $85.00African Amethyst Faceted Rondelle Beads 8 inch 25 pieces
Beads range from about 11mm to 15mm in diameter.
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Beads average about 11mm in diameter.
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Original price $15.00 - Original price $15.00Original price$15.00$15.00 - $15.00Current price $15.00Cape Amethyst Faceted Coin Beads 15 inch 60 pieces
Beads measure between 6mm and 6.5mm in diameter.
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Original price $15.00 - Original price $15.00Original price$15.00$15.00 - $15.00Current price $15.00Cape Amethyst Faceted Tube Focal Bead 1 Piece
Beads average about 24x9mm.
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Original price $15.00 - Original price $15.00Original price$15.00$15.00 - $15.00Current price $15.00Cape Amethyst Faceted Marquise Focal Bead 1 Piece
Beads average about 22x10mm.
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Original price $20.00 - Original price $20.00Original price$20.00$20.00 - $20.00Current price $20.00Cape Amethyst Faceted Pear Focal Beads 3 Pieces
Beads range from 17x12mm to 25x17mm.
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Original price $10.00 - Original price $10.00Original price$10.00$10.00 - $10.00Current price $10.00Cape Amethyst Tube Focal Bead 1 Piece
Beads average about 23x7mm.
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Original price $15.00 - Original price $15.00Original price$15.00$15.00 - $15.00Current price $15.00Silver Leafed Amethyst Drusy Focal Pendant 1 Piece
Silver Leafed Drusy focal beads are hand crafted with a layer of silver on Amethyst Drusy specifically chosen for their tiny crystals and sparkle. ...
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Original price $9.00 - Original price $9.00Original price$9.00$9.00 - $9.00Current price $9.004mm Amethyst faceted rondelle Black Gold Chain by the foot 34 pieces
4mm Amethyst faceted rondelle Gunmetal Chain by the foot 34 beads per length on this custom manufactured Rosary Style Chain. 3 Quantity = 3 continu...
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Original price $8.00 - Original price $8.00Original price$8.00$8.00 - $8.00Current price $8.002mm Light Amethyst Microfaceted Round Beads 12 inch 140 pieces
Beads average about 2mm in diameter.
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Original price $15.00 - Original price $15.00Original price$15.00$15.00 - $15.00Current price $15.00Amethyst checkerboard calibrated faceted coins 12 inch 85 pieces
Beads measure 4mm in diameter.
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Original price $20.00 - Original price $20.00Original price$20.00$20.00 - $20.00Current price $20.00Amethyst Hammer Faceted Nugget Beads 8 inch 23 pieces
Beads average about 11x9mm.
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Original price $20.00 - Original price $20.00Original price$20.00$20.00 - $20.00Current price $20.00Dark African Amethyst Hammer Faceted Nugget Beads 8 inch 23 pieces
Beads average about 11x10mm.
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Original price $100.00 - Original price $100.00Original price$100.00$100.00 - $100.00Current price $100.00Dark African Amethyst Hammer Faceted Beads - Lot of 8
Includes the 8 strands seen here.
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Original price $20.00 - Original price $20.00Original price$20.00$20.00 - $20.00Current price $20.00Matte Amethyst Plain Nugget Beads 8 inch 17 pieces
Beads average about 11x8mm.
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Original price $20.00 - Original price $20.00Original price$20.00$20.00 - $20.00Current price $20.00Matte Amethyst Tumbled Plain Nugget Beads 8 inch 15 pieces
Beads average about 14x11mm.
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Original price $20.00 - Original price $20.00Original price$20.00$20.00 - $20.00Current price $20.00Matte Amethyst Tumbled Plain Nugget Beads 9 inch 17 pieces
Beads range from about 11x7mm to 18x15mm.
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Original price $8.00 - Original price $8.00Original price$8.00$8.00 - $8.00Current price $8.00African Amethyst Plain Oval Beads 14 inch 45 pieces
Beads average about 9x6mm.
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Original price $6.00 - Original price $6.00Original price$6.00$6.00 - $6.00Current price $6.00Amethyst Plain Oval Beads 13 inch 33 pieces
Beads average 11x8mm.
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Original price $8.00 - Original price $8.00Original price$8.00$8.00 - $8.00Current price $8.00Amethyst Plain Oval Beads 15 inch 45 pieces
Beads average about 9x7mm.
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Original price $9.00 - Original price $9.00Original price$9.00$9.00 - $9.00Current price $9.00Amethyst Plain Oval Gold Chain by the Foot 25 pieces
Beads average about 8x7mm.
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Original price $8.00 - Original price $8.00Original price$8.00$8.00 - $8.00Current price $8.00Amethyst Plain Rondelle Black Gold Chain by the Foot 27 pieces
Beads average roughly 8mm in diameter.
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Original price $8.00 - Original price $8.00Original price$8.00$8.00 - $8.00Current price $8.007mm Amethyst Plain Rondelle Silver Plated Chain 29 pieces
Beads average 7mm in diameter.
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Versatile Quartz
Amethyst is one of the most popular forms of quartz gemstones. Like other varieties of quartz, amethyst beads can be cut and polished into many shapes and sizes. Amethyst can be purchased as natural nuggets, large cabochons or strings of chips. Amethyst gemstone beads are available faceted or smooth, and in shapes ranging from round to square, ovals, pears, hearts, leaves and many others. Artists love amethyst because it can be cut into freeform shapes. If you have a favorite shape, you can probably find it in amethyst beads.
Perfect Purple
The most noticeable attribute of amethyst is its purple color. Amethyst gemstone beads range from the palest lilac to rich roya to almost black. The most valuable gemstones will have a deep, reddish purple color. Inclusions are unusual in amethysts, although it can also be found mixed with other varieties of quartz gemstones, such as citrine. This produces a stone called ametrine that is both purple and yellow. The different colors and shapes of amethyst beads mix well together in pieces of jewelry.
Birthstone for February
Amethyst is the official birthstone for the month of February. At one time it was only worn by royalty because of its deep purple color, and was considered a precious stone. There is a mythological story from Greece about the origin of amethyst. One of the nymphs of Artemis was being pursued by the god Dionysus, and Artemis turned her into a stone to protect her. Dionysus turned the stone the color of ripe grapes and gave it the property to protect its wearer against drunkenness. The ancient Greeks believed that amethyst would keep drinkers from becoming intoxicated; as a matter of fact, the name of this gemstone comes from the Greek word amethystos, which means ‘sober’. Jewelry and goblets made of amethyst were were popular with the Greeks and Romans.
Healing Properties
Because of its reputation for soberness, people have worn amethyst beads throughout history in an effort to overcome alcohol addiction. Amethyst is also said to increase mental clarity, wisdom and psychic powers. Put a piece of amethyst under your pillow to guard against bad dreams. The ancient Egyptians believed that amethyst beads gave the wearer courage and protected travelers against thieves.
Bishop’s Stone
To this day, the stones in the rings of most Catholic bishops are made of amethyst. The rings usually have a single large oval-cut amethyst with the diocesan seal cut into it. The oldest surviving bishop’s ring dates back to 610 CE. Many rosaries are still made from amethyst beads today.
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