Faceted Amethyst stones and grey freshwater pearl on silver marquis shapped silver element, hand-wrapped in Sterling Silver wire. Sold on a 16" chain (please let me know if you would like 18" instead). Pendant measures 1 1/8" 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. Each pendant is hand-made and may differ slightly from the photograph. See my alchemy page for custom order info - this necklace can be made in a number of different stones. Feel free to contact me with requests.