Amethyst Worry Beads with Shield 12mm

The amethyst is a violet variant of the mineral quartz and is used for decorative purposes as a gemstone. Its name comes from the negative prefix "a" and the verb "methyo," as in ancient times it was believed that this gem protected its owner from drunkenness. The ancient Greeks and Romans wore jewelry made of amethyst and drank from vessels decorated with amethyst, believing that they would not.