The intense purple-colored amethyst beads have a polished surface and a diameter of 16mm; the entire amethyst strand is approx. 40cm long.
Dark amethyst is valued in gemstone healing for its effect of strengthening alertness, justice and inner peace. It strengthens constructive thinking and action.
The name amethyst is derived from the Greek word amethystos (counteracting intoxication) and refers to the traditional belief that an amethyst protects against the intoxicating effects of wine and other alcohol. Spellings such as Amathyst, Amethist, Ametist, Ametyhst, Ametyst, Amnethyst, Amthyst or Amythist are therefore incorrect.