Amethyst Gemstone Beads. Amethyst is a variety of quartz whose color varies from violet to purple, and is the most highly valued of the semi precious quartz. It is the February birthstone. We carry a variety of shapes and styles of Amethyst gemstone beads for your jewelry design needs.
According to some, it can be used as a love charm, a very powerful charm for improving sleep, and as protection against thieves and drunkenness. Actually the name Amethyst comes from Greek meaning non-drunkenness.