February's Birthstone! Faceted Peridot and Amethyst semi-precious briolette cut stones on 14K gold filled circle, hand-wrapped in 14K gold-fill wire. Sold on a 18" chain (please let me know if you would like 16" instead). Pendant measures 1 1/4" L A variety of crystalline quartz occurring in colors that range from a pale violet to a deep, intense purple. The Russian monarch Catherine the Great was passionate about amethysts, and there are also many examples found in the British Crown Jewels. Bishops traditionally wear amethyst rings. It can be used to shield negativity. Peridot is a volcanic gem, but has also been found in meteorite deposits. Peridot has been mined as a gemstone for an estimated 4000 years. Historical legend has it that peridot was the favorite gemstone of Cleopatra. Ailments: It is used in healing to revitalize the heart, spleen, and adrenal glands, toning the body and mind, reducing stress and tension. Each pendant is hand-made and may differ slightly from the photograph. Contact me for custom order info - this necklace can be made in a number of different stones or in silver instead of gold. Feel free to contact me with requests.