Amethyst is the most highly prized variety of quartz and if not for its widespread availability, would be very expensive. With its luscious color, it is the official birthstone for February and one of our best-selling gemstones. Amethyst is formed in silica-rich liquids deposited in gas cavities (geodes) in lava. It occurs in crystalline masses, but the crystals are generally not well developed, so they are generally found as clusters of crystal points. Though geodes are the best place to find amethysts, they also sometimes grow as stalactites. The stone's name is derived from the Greek word amethystos, meaning "not drunken," because people of ancient times believed it to protect the wearer from drunkenness. For this reason, wine goblets often were carved from it! Most bead-quality amethysts are a medium purple, but sometimes we have deep royal purple amethysts, lab-grown amethyst beads, striped cape amethyst, and lavender amethyst. Some amethysts will lose their color with prolonged exposure to sunlight, so store them away from direct exposure to help maintain their rich purple.
Learn more about Amethyst in our Gemstone Index.
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Cubic Zirconia Stone, 4mm Round, AAA - Amethyst (Each)
$0.60Cubic zirconias are synthetic (manmade) gemstones. Like diamonds and natural zircons, cubic zirconias have a very high refractive index, which translates to high amounts of sparkle.CZs are extremely durable and can withstand high temperatures. Most... -
Cubic Zirconia Stone, 4mm Round, AAA - Light Amethyst (Each)
$0.60Cubic zirconias are synthetic (manmade) gemstones. Like diamonds and natural zircons, cubic zirconias have a very high refractive index, which translates to high amounts of sparkle.CZs are extremely durable and can withstand high temperatures. Most... -
Amethyst Gold Plated Irregular Gemstone Pendant (Each)
$3.60Amethyst is the most highly prized variety of quartz and if not for its widespread availability, would be very expensive. It is the official birthstone for February and one of our best-selling gemstones. Amethyst is formed in silica-rich liquids... -
Amethyst Gemstone Donut, 25mm (Each)
$4.80Amethyst is the most highly prized variety of quartz and if not for its widespread availability, would be very expensive. With its luscious purple color, it is the official birthstone for February and one of our best-selling gemstones. The stone's name... -
Amethyst Donut, 30mm (Each)
$5.74Amethyst is the most highly prized variety of quartz and if not for its widespread availability, would be very expensive. With its luscious purple color, it is the official birthstone for February and one of our best-selling gemstones. The stone's name... -
Sage Amethyst 6mm Round Gemstone Beads (strand)
$5.63Amethyst Sage Agate (sometimes called Sage Amethyst) is a dendritic agate with a base of lilac purple, cream, white, tan or dusty sage green, with dark dendrites (branching patterns like tree branches or river deltas) and black manganese veining. Some... -
Sage Amethyst 10mm Round Gemstone Beads (strand)
$10.50Amethyst Sage Agate (sometimes called Sage Amethyst) is a dendritic agate with a base of lilac purple, cream, white, tan or dusty sage green, with dark dendrites (branching patterns like tree branches or river deltas) and black manganese veining. Some... -
Sage Amethyst 8mm Round Gemstone Beads (strand)
$7.13Amethyst Sage Agate (sometimes called Sage Amethyst) is a dendritic agate with a base of lilac purple, cream, white, tan or dusty sage green, with dark dendrites (branching patterns like tree branches or river deltas) and black manganese veining. Some... -
Lavender Amethyst Gemstone Bead, Tip Drilled Irregular Graduated Rectangles (strand)
$20.00Lavender amethyst beads are cut from a pale, subtly striped variety of amethyst. This semiprecious gemstone is a lower grade of amethyst, so beads cut from it are more economically priced than darker, more translucent amethyst beads. Despite displaying... -
6mm Amethyst Gemstone Bead, Star Cut Round (strand)
$12.75Amethyst is the most highly prized variety of quartz and if not for its widespread availability, would be very expensive. With its luscious purple color, it is the official birthstone for February and one of our best-selling gemstones. The stone's name... -
Amethyst Top Drilled Diamond Cut 6mm Teardrop Gemstone Beads (strand)
$22.31Amethyst is the most highly prized variety of quartz, and if not for its widespread availability, would be very expensive. With its luscious purple color, it is the official birthstone for February and one of our best-selling gemstones. The stone's name... -
Matte Cape Amethyst Gemstone Beads, 8mm Round (strand)
$7.20Cape Amethyst beads are cut from amethyst that is layered or striped with milky quartz that forms attractive patterns in the stone. This semiprecious gemstone is usually translucent and ranges in color from light purple to medium purple. Our cape... -
Amethyst Gemstone Beads, Faceted Round, A Grade, 6mm (strand)
$12.75Please see the Related Products links below for similar items, and more information about this stone. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
Cape Amethyst Gemstone Bead, Tip Drilled Irregular Graduated Rectangles (strand)
$24.00Cape Amethyst beads are cut from amethyst that is layered or striped with milky quartz that forms attractive patterns in the stone. This semiprecious gemstone is usually translucent and ranges in color from light purple to medium purple. Our cape... -
Cape Amethyst Gemstone Beads, Slab, SD, 15-30mm (strand)
$8.25Please see the Related Products links below for similar items, and more information about this stone. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help!