Amethyst 10mm Round A Grade Beads - 15-16 Inch R1014 It was used in the

It was used in the Egyptian Book of the Dead

where it continues to be mined

shape and size may vary

Topaz obtains much of its popularity from its beautiful colors and its status as a birthstone

It has tremendous healing powers and is said to help energize the inner body

Amethyst 10mm Round A Grade Beads - 15-16 Inch R1014 It was used in theAmethyst is a beautiful purple stone, known as a Gem of Fire by ancient cultures. It has been greatly sought after throughout history and was at times valued as highly as Diamond. Today, this semi to precious variety of quartz is found in many locations around the world. The presence of Manganese within the stone produces the purple hue, and variation of the amount of iron in the stone creates a color range from reddish purple to deep violet to light