50g Gemstone Chips Amethyst Light Blue 6mm to 12mm (00165-007)

50g Gemstone Chips Amethyst Light Blue Undrilled Tumbled Loose Chip 6mm to 12mm. Translucent light blue variant of the traditional deep purple gemstone beads associated with regality and prosperity. The Greeks and Romans believed if you drank from an amethyst vessel the stone would prevent drunkenness, with the stones name derived from amethystos meaning not drunken or intoxicated.

Amethyst is the traditional Birthstone for February and also the anniversary gemstone for the 6th year of marriage.

AB Grade amethyst chips ranging in size from 6mm to 12mm in length with 50 grams providing about 145 chips. With no stringing holes these gemstones can be used with beading cements, jewellery making wire and cabochon settings.

Learn more in our Gemstone Glossary, Guide To Birthstones and Wedding Anniversary Guide.