Amethyst, Variegated Purple and Light Gray, Donut (Bi), 50mm
SKU: GMP-699
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Description
- Amethyst donut, 50mm diameter
- These donuts vary from mostly purple to purple with light gray coloring. All have a distinctive pattern enhancing any design.
- Donuts make quick and easy pendants. Use our handy bails for a simple, beautiful solution. See it in action in the second image. Or, put them on one side for an asymmetrical necklace design using seed beads around the donut on two sides creating a link, see PDA-11 for inspiration. Create a focal clasp using findings like the toggle bar FIF-291.
- This shape, called Bi in Chinese, symbolizes heaven
- Amethyst is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Russia, many parts of Africa and North America.
- Neolithic European used it, as did the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans, and more recently it has been regarded as a stone of royalty, used in crowns, scepters, and the rings of bishops.
- The Greeks thought it could prevent drunkenness, today it's lauded for its capacity for curbing over-indulgence and giving up bad habits. It's also said to be able to clear the energy field of negative influences and attachments and helping one move to higher states of consciousness.