Description
Amethyst oval cabochon set in sterling silver pendant. Approximate size 22 x 10 mm (0.9 x 0.4″) including bale.
Chain not included.
Amethyst is the birthstone for February. With a hardness of 7, it has the highest iron content of any quartz, giving it a colour varying from a delicate orchid to a glorious violet. The world’s major amethyst occurrences are in Brazil, Uruguay and Africa. In Canada, amethyst is found in Thunder Bay, Ontario and is the official stone of that province.
