Purple Sage Flowers is a 3 strand necklace of all Amethyst beads in various sizes, cuts and hues. I used faceted rondelles, smooth rondelles and flat smooth oval beads. It's finished with Delica Glass spacer beads and a Silver plated slide and lock clasp. This necklace is stunning, and real nod to all the purple flowers!

Amethyst is February's birthstone. The shortest strand is 17 1/2 inches long and the longest one is 20 1/2 inches long. According to firemountaingems.com, "Because of the myth of its origins, this stone has been believed to prevent drunkenness and have the power to quell a range of other physical appetites and indulgences. This sobering effect is also believed to clarify mental acuity, improving the decision-making ability of those who wear it. This made it a popular choice for giving to young men--helping them avoid temptation and keeping them clear-minded when using weapons.

Leonardo Da Vinci once wrote that amethyst holds the power to dissipate evil thoughts and quicken one's intelligence. Healers have been using amethyst to increase their psychic abilities and intuition for centuries. Cross-culturally, this popular gemstone was used as a symbol of peace and unification. It is also thought to evoke feelings of serenity and calmness in those who wear it.

Amethyst is often used during meditation to provide an overall sense of spiritual balance. Some naturopaths will use amethyst to help treat insomnia and sugar imbalances, and to relieve headaches."

I've found that Amethyst is universally loved, and is definitely a powerful gemstone able to help us shift in many positive ways.