{"product_id":"dakota-stones-amethyst-8mm-star-cut-60196","title":"Dakota Stones Amethyst 8mm Star Cut Faceted Gemstones. 15-16\" Strand. AME8RD-SC","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmethyst is a beautiful purple stone, known as a “Gem of Fire” by ancient cultures. It has been greatly sought after throughout history and was at times valued as highly as Diamond. Today, this semi-precious variety of quartz is found in many locations around the world. The presence of Manganese within the stone produces the purple hue, and variation of the amount of iron in the stone creates a color range from reddish purple to deep violet to light lilac. The name derives from the Greek word for “not intoxicated” and was once believed to prevent drunkenness and overindulgence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrand Length: 15-16-inch.\u003cbr\u003e\nOrigin: Uruguay, South Africa, Brazil\u003cbr\u003e\nApprox. Bead per Strand: 48.\u003cbr\u003e\nApprox. Hole Diameter: 0.8 - 1.1mm\u003cbr\u003e\nMetaphysical Attributes: Healing, Balance.\u003cbr\u003e\nChakra: Third Eye, Crown\u003cbr\u003e\nMohs Hardness: 7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout Dakota Stones: For nearly two decades, Dakota Stones has been an industry leader in providing top quality semi-precious gemstone beads in unique cuts for creative jewelry designers and artists. They offer the widest selection of cuts and sizes anywhere in the industry. Working very hard to ensure that every bead on a Dakota Stones strand is usable in a design. That means that every bead should be cut and drilled correctly, the finish is right and the bead looks distinct to its stone type. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease be aware... GEMSTONES ARE A NATURAL MATERIAL. EACH STRAND IS UNIQUE AND ONE OF A KIND. THEREFORE, THERE WILL BE VARIATIONS FROM THOSE PICTURED.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eALL sizes are approximate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease Note: We make every attempt to represent an item's true color, but colors may vary on different monitors and devices or in different lighting situations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dakota Stones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47828676444412,"sku":"gem-AME8RD-SC","price":27.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/1027\/3532\/files\/il_fullxfull.1819642406_3r6d.jpg?v=1756758327","url":"https:\/\/www.berkshirebead.com\/products\/dakota-stones-amethyst-8mm-star-cut-60196","provider":"Berkshire Bead","version":"1.0","type":"link"}