Amethyst is a variety of Quartz, which is used as a gemstone as well as an ornamental stone. Birthstone for the month of February and June, it is also the astrological stone for those who are Virgo, Aquarius, Pisces or Capricorn as per their sun sign. The stone comes in a wide array in shades of the color purple ranging from a light pinkish purple as in the Brazilian variety to the deep purple hue as seen in the African variety. Purple has traditionally been the color associated with royalty and hence jewelry made out of amathyst beads and stones have adorned the rich and powerful monarchs in history. Even today, the gem is popular among jewelry-lovers for its unique color and unparalleled beauty. Since according to gemstone therapists amethyst has a sobering, calming and cleansing effect on the wearer, quelling flaws of the stomach and skin, it is worn by men as well as women.

Amethyst is one of the most highly valued gems in the different varieties of quartz and the beads made out of this stone have a remarkable color range. A few of the different types of amethyst beads you may come across are natural Brazilian amethyst beads in smooth oval or round shape, unpolished amethyst nugget beads, faceted roundel beads, smooth disk shape beads, tear drop shaped faceted beads, faceted round beads, faceted oval shape beads, pear shape faceted beads, faceted flat tear drop beads, smooth chip beads, faceted twisted cut shape beads, faceted briolette beads, faceted nugget beads, semi-faceted nugget beads, etc.

With so much choice available, it is no surprise that jewelry designers love to combine amethyst beads with pearls, garnet, rose quartz, aquamarine, agate, jade, etc. to make some very unique and exclusive pieces of jewelry for the market. Plus all these beads are available in unusual sizes to give your jewelry design the desired touch of extravagance and exclusivity. Nowadays, you can find exquisite earrings, rings, bracelets, pendants or even necklaces made with amethyst that are sold at a premium because of the beauty these stone possess.

You can find this stone in a variety of shapes and sizes to fit your needs by simply looking for wholesale Amethyst Beads dealers online. Not only do these online wholesale stores provide all kinds of beads and other materials needed for jewelry making, but also offer products at reasonable prices. The only thing to be careful about is who you deal with and what kind of quality they offer. To sideline this, it is best to deal with a reputed company that guarantees high quality products, by checking the website for safe and secure transactions, testimonials and blog-posts, or red flags of any kind.