Natural Amethyst (Brazil) 9.5-18mm faceted beads (ETB00798) Black Onyx

Natural Amethyst (Brazil) 9.5-18mm faceted beads (ETB00798) Black OnyxAmethyst from Brazil Amethyst is a violet variety of quartz often used in jewelry. The name comes from the Ancient Greek a ("not") and methustos ("intoxicated"), a reference to the belief that the stone protected its owner from drunkenness. The ancient Greeks and Romans wore amethyst and made drinking vessels of it in the belief that it would prevent intoxication. It is one of several forms of quartz. Amethyst is the traditional birthstone for

It  offers a shimmering rainbow of colors

and is believed to help overcome depression

which is a colorless variety

Size: 14 x 28 x 9

Size: 26 x 25

5 mm  (306

Placing Aquamarine on the throat chakra is believed to help alleviate problems of the throat

the largest bead : 30 x 39 x 12 mm

Wood Opalite/Petrified wood is a type of fossil: it exists of fossil wood where all the organic materials have been replaced with minerals (most often a silicate

8 inches/ 425mm Origins: Burma

It has an unusual swirling

Aquamarine is said to be the Stone of Courage and is believed to instil courage and fortitude and to counteract a victim mentality