| A1 Jewelry Making Supplies for All of Your Jewelry Supplies Amethyst Quartz BeadsAmethyst is a purple variety of quartz often used in Jewelry Making.
Amethyst was used as a gemstone by the ancient Egyptians and was largely employed in antiquity for intaglios. Amethyst Quartz Beads of amethyst are found in Anglo-Saxon graves in England. It is a widely distributed mineral, but fine, clear specimens that are suitable for cutting as ornamental stones are confined to comparatively few localities.
Because of it's hardness, amethyst is treasured for its use in jewelry.
The Images below are samples of some great Amethyst Quartz Beads. Check out the full line at Amethyst Quartz Beads
 AMTE12 amethyst tear drop 12-15mm(strand)
|  AMRD06 amthyst roundel 5-6mm(strand)
|  AMFRE12 amethyst faceted cushion cut 10-14mm(strand)
|  AMFOV10 Amthyst faceted oval 8-11mm(strand)
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