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4-8mm Amethyst Plain Diamonds 15 inch 39 beads - The Bead Traders
27x6mm Gold Leafed Amethyst Point Pendant 1 Bead - The Bead Traders
3mm Pink Amethyst faceted rondelle beads 13 inch 174 pieces - The Bead Traders
6 - 7mm Amethyst Carved Melon 2mm Large Hole 10 Beads - The Bead Traders
Amethyst Leafed Focals - Lot of 8 - The Bead Traders
9mm Amethyst Plain Kite Beads, 14 inch - The Bead Traders
18x6mm Cape Amethyst Faceted Tubes 7 inch 14 beads - The Bead Traders
6 - 7mm Shaded Amethyst Carved Melons 18 inch 101 beads - The Bead Traders
Gold Leafed Amethyst Natural Crystal Focal Pendant 1 Piece - The Bead Traders
5.5mm-6mm Amethyst Double Plain Rondelle Black Gold Chain by the Foot 46 pieces - The Bead Traders
16x9mm Amethyst Plain Tubes 16 inch 28 beads - The Bead Traders
4mm Amethyst Rondelle Black Gold Chain 56 pieces - The Bead Traders
10-13mm Amethyst Plain Hexagons 8 inch 15 beads - The Bead Traders
17x12mm Cape Amethyst Ovals 16 inch 26 beads - The Bead Traders
32x11mm Gold Leafed Amethyst Marquise Pendant 1 Piece - The Bead Traders
22x10mm Gold Leafed Amethyst Oval Connector 1 Bead - The Bead Traders
7-8mm Amethyst Plain Rondelles 16 inch 75 beads - The Bead Traders
4mm Amethyst plain round Gold plated Chain by the foot 31 beads - The Bead Traders
3-3.5mm Amethyst Faceted Rondelle Gold Chain 37pcs - The Bead Traders
Black Gold Leafed Amethyst Triangle Pendant 1 Piece - The Bead Traders
Light Cape Amethyst Beads Tumbled Hammer Faceted Cube 8 inch 18 pieces - The Bead Traders
Ametrine Plain Lentil Rondelles 13 inches 95 pieces - The Bead Traders
7mm Vermeil Bezeled Amethyst Coin Pendants Set of 4 pieces - The Bead Traders
Amethyst Gold Leafed Connectors - Lot of 3 - The Bead Traders
3mm Light Amethyst Microfaceted Round Beads 12 inch 105 pieces - The Bead Traders
Matte Amethyst Shaded Plain Heishi Beads 7.5 inch 55 pieces - The Bead Traders
8-12mm Amethyst Plain Pear Beads 13 inches 30 pieces - The Bead Traders
19x12mm Gold Leafed Amethyst Faceted Teadrop Pendant 1 Bead - The Bead Traders
Cape Amethyst Hammer Faceted Oval Beads 8 inch 13 pieces - The Bead Traders
4mm Amethyst plain round Black Gold plated Chain by the foot 31 beads - The Bead Traders
Amethyst Faceted Pear Beads 8 inch 15 pieces - The Bead Traders
7 - 9mm Amethyst Carved Melon 2mm Large Hole 10 Beads - The Bead Traders
8mm Amethyst Faceted Rondelles Gold Chain 30 pieces - The Bead Traders
6mm Amethyst Faceted Rondelle Silver Chain 30 beads - The Bead Traders
9mm Amethyst Faceted Coins 7.5 inch 27 beads - The Bead Traders
15mm Amethyst Pillow Focal Bead 1 Piece - The Bead Traders
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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.

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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