Handmade, sterling silver pendant setting with triangular, zig-zag tooth style edging, holding the large, oval, cabachon cut, deep purple speckled amethyst stone. Length 48mm, width 30mm.

Amethyst. Pale lavender to deepest violet. Purple is the color of Spirit. Amethyst is a member of the quartz group, the most common crystal. It is well known for powerful intuitive energy. An extremely protective stone with a high spiritual vibration, it is a stone of sobriety and spirituality. It can calm the mind and help connect you to your spiritual side. The name for amethyst derives from the Greek and Roman belief that the stone helped protect against drunkenness. Vessels for alcoholic beverages were made from the gemstone. To gift a purple amethyst is a gift of deep passion. Found in India, Africa, Brazil, Britain as well as many other places.