DESCRIPTION

Tumbled Amethyst Beaded Necklace

Various Size Natural Stones hand strung on silk cord
Screw Together Clasp

DETAILS

This necklace is new old stock. It has never been worn. It was mined and made in India in the 1970s.

Amethyst is a very a symbolic stone

Greeks believed that amethyst protected one from poison.
It is also known as a power stone to fight insomnia.
It is known as a protection stone guarding against fearful feelings.

It is also sometimes called the Bishop's Stone and worn by Catholic Bishops. The amethyst symbolizes piety, humility, sincerity and spiritual wisdom.

Amethyst is also said to be a healing stone. Amethyst is a gemstone often worn by healers, as it has the power to focus energy. A healer will usually wear several pieces of jewelry with amethysts set in silver, especially an amethyst necklace. The person to be healed will have an Amethyst to hold while the healing is being done. The healer will place another piece of Amethyst on the area of the body in need of healing, the heart or lungs usually.

Amethyst is used for problems in the blood and in breathing problems. Amethyst crystal clusters are used to keep the air and life force in the home clean and positive.

MEASUREMENTS

17 3/4" Long