These are the semi-precious Amethyst smooth, faceted, carved and shaped beads and components we currently have in stock.
Amethyst is actually a naturally occurring violet form of quartz. It is usually found in geodes of volcanic rocks. Amethyst prices vary widely based on color (very dark purple to very pale), clarity (inclusions), and cut/shape. When the color is as light as the center picture (donut), we call it "Amethyst Crystal" so that you know you are getting very lightly colored Amethyst.
These larger Gemstone Tab pendants are made from a light colored form of Amethyst that we describe as "Crystal Amethyst". Each pendant is drilled and fitted with a silver-plated pin and a small silver-plated snap bail is supplied. Each pendant measures about 25x15mm (not counting the pin and bail). Sold individually.
These Amethyst Short Tab pendants are made from medium purple toned gemstone (they are darker in tone than the larger Crystal Amethyst tab pendants). Their short size and lighter weight make them an excellent choice for earring drops or a necklace pendant. Each pendant measures about 18x16mm (not counting the silver plated pin and bail). Sold individually.
Earth mother pendants are carved as shown on the front and are flat on the back. They are made from natural Amethyst and measure approximately 25x16mm (not counting the findings). Pendant has a silver plated pin and snap bail supplied; sold individually.
Larger Amethyst teardrop shaped pendant measures about 35mm long and 15mm at the widest point. The pendant is drilled front to back and has a silver-tone pinch bail glued in place. A snap bail is also supplied. Sold individually.
Actual Diameters vary from 2.1 to 2.4mm but will be very uniform on an individual strand. Color is a light purple color that is slightly lighter than the picture shows. You may see a few beads on the strand that are not drilled exactly on center. Sold on 16" strands.
Current stock of our Amethyst round beads measures 6.4mm in diameter. Beads are a nice rich purple color, as shown. Beads are nicely formed with good hole drilling.
6mm Amethyst Gemstone Round beads are sold on 16" (40cm) strands.
Our latest 10mm Round stock is a deep, rich purple, with very good to excellent clarity. Almost all beads look like the best beads in the picture shown. Beads are nicely shaped and drilled!
10mm Amethyst Gemstone Round beads are sold on 15.5 (39cm) strands.
Earth mother beads are drilled horizontally through the head. Hole size is about 1.8mm which is large enough for 1.5mm cord. Made from Amethyst, these beads are approximately 25x16mm.