Handmade Chain and Amethyst Necklace

Description

Elegant, simple and sophisticated necklace, fit for the queen. The purple color of the amethyst has made it a stone of royalty for many thousands of years. The Russian Empress Catherine the Great sent thousands of miners into the Urals to look for it.
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Gift Ideas

Amethyst is the official birthstone for February and the the zodiac birthstone for Aquarius (January 21 – February 18) and Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20)

Amethyst is suggested as a gem to give on the 4th, 6th and 17th wedding anniversaries.

The exact necklace in the photo is shipped in a box suitable for gift giving. You can see exactly how this item is shipped by visiting the http://justmy002worth.blogspot.com/2009/06/what-happens-after-i-receive-order.html article on my blog.
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About the Necklace

Five 10x6 amethyst ovals separated by 4mm sterling silver beads are the focal point of this stunning necklace. The handmade foxtail chain is made with fine Silver (99.9% pure) which showcases the beauty of the amethyst even more.

The necklace is secured with a sterling silver lobster claw clasp and measures 18 and 1/4 inches (46.4 cm). The clasp length is included in the overall length.

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Some suggestions on how to wear the necklace

The necklace will go best with a scoop, V, Portrait, or square, necklines.

Wear it with black or purple for a very trendy look. For an earthy, conservative wear it with neutral tans or beige. Wear it with deep jewel green for a striking combination, or wear it with lighter jewel tones for a fresh cheerful look.
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About the foxtail chain

The foxtail chain is the basic chain of an unusual family of weaves that aren’t strictly maille at all. These weaves must be made from rings that are fused shut. The unique property of these weaves is that it is not necessary to open or close a single ring in the weaving. Instead, rings are pulled through each other, leaving small loops poking out that can be used to add the next ring. Fine silver is the metal of choice for this chain. Fine or pure silver is 99.9% silver.

Chemically, silver is not very reactive — it does not react with oxygen or water at ordinary temperatures, so does not easily form a silver oxide (tarnish). As the purity of the silver decreases, the problem of corrosion or tarnishing increases.
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Fun Facts about Amethyst(entertainment purposes only)

Amethyst is the purple variety of quartz and the most valued member of the quartz family. It must be purple to be amethyst, but it can display a range of shades including deep purple, light lilac, lavender and mauve.

In popular belief, the amethyst offers protection against drunkenness - for the Greek words 'amethystos' mean 'not intoxicated' in translation. A large number of further miraculous powers are attributed to the amethyst in all sorts of cultures. Amethyst powers include: dreams, healing, peace, love, spiritual upliftment, courage, psychism, protection against thieves, and happiness. It is also esteemed as a stone of friendship.

Added on Nov 05, 2009

Shipping

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