The striking 14mm dark amethyst is mounted in a 14K gold filled
snapset and framed with 14K gold filled and sterling silver wire. The finished pendant is
about 2 1/2" high by 1" wide.

WHEN I AM WORKING ON THESE STONES, GEMS AND SUCH. I FIND IT QUITE INTERESTING TO DO A LITTLE
RESEARCH ON THEM. I HOPE YOU DON'T MIND MY SHARING SOME OF THAT WITH YOU.
THE AMETHYST
Its colour is as unique as it is seductive, though in fact this gemstone of all gemstones is
said to protect its wearer against seduction. The amethyst is extravagance in violet. For
many thousands of years, the most striking representative of the quartz family has been a
jewel coveted by princes both ecclesiastical and secular. Moses described it as a symbol of
the Spirit of God in the official robes of the High Priest of the Jews, and the Russian Empress
Catherine the Great sent thousands of miners into the Urals to look for it. In popular belief,
the amethyst offers protection against drunkenness - for the Greek words 'amethystos' mean 'not
intoxicated' in translation. A more apt stone for the month of February, particularly if there
is to be plenty going on in the way of carnival celebrations, could thus hardly be wished for?

WHEN YOU ARE FINISHED LOOKING JUST CLOSE THE WINDOW.