Amethyst is the purple variety of Quartz. Amethyst has been valued since ancient times for it's beauty and regal purple color. Amethyst is a 7 on the Mohs scale of hardness, which means it is very durable to be worn in jewelry. The Amethyst in this pendant was mined in Brazil. It is made of sterling silver and is about 2 inches in length and 1 1/4 inch in width.
