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Gemstone Bead Picture Glossary - Amethyst

amethyst bead picture

Color: Purple, lavendar
Found: Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina, the U.S.A., Zambia, Namibia and other African countries.
Interesting facts:

  • Amethyst is a variety of quartz.
  • People of ancient times believed it to protect the wearer from drunkenness.
  • People also once thought amethyst to encourage celibacy and symbolize piety.
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