Elastic Band Bracelet: Amethyst

Amethyst is know as Stone of Peace and Strength ** Strung in Elastic Band ** 20 to 25 Beads ** Bead Size: 8 mm [approx.] ** Band Length: 18.5 cm | 7.25" [approx.] ** "Amethyst is the violet variety of quartz; its chemical formula is SiO2. ** On exposure to heat, amethyst generally becomes yellow, and much of the citrine, cairngorm, or yellow quartz of jewelry is said to be merely burnt amethyst. ** Amethyst occurs in primary hues from a light pinkish violet to a deep purple. Amethyst may exhibit one or both secondary hues, red and/or blue. ** Amethyst was used as a gemstone by the ancient Egyptians and was largely employed in antiquity for intaglios. The Greeks believed amethyst gems could prevent intoxication, while medieval European soldiers wore amethyst amulets as protection in battle. ** Amethyst is the birthstone associated with February. It is also associated with the astrological signs of Pisces, Aries (especially the violet and purple variety), Aquarius, and Sagittarius. Its the official zodiac stone of Pisces. People born in February on the 19th or later have amethyst as both their birth and zodiac stone. It is a symbol of heavenly understanding, and of the pioneer in thought and action on the philosophical, religious, spiritual, and material planes. Ranking members of the Roman Catholic Church traditionally wear rings set with a large amethyst as part of their office." - Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amethyst