Amethyst Pendants - Indian Jewelry in Silver

Pendants with Amethyst in 925 Sterling Silver

Charming silver pendants with amethyst gemstones. Whether in delicate or elaborate silver ornament - the amethyst pendants are made in the tradition of Indian silversmithing, high-quality handmade in 925 sterling silver - an eye-catcher.

About amethyst:
The amethyst is a purple variety of the mineral quartz and is formed hydrothermally at a temperature between 100 ° and 250 ° C. The amethyst gets its breathtaking colour from traces of iron.

The amethyst has a hardness of 7, moderate light refraction and weight in common with the other quartz, only the crystal structure is different.
An amethyst druse is made from crystals that have formed inside a cavity. The most beautiful druse usually come from Brazil and can be several meters high and weigh tons.

Amethyst deposits are found in Brazil, Uruguay, Madagascar, Russia, Sri Lanka and Austria(Europe's largest amethyst deposits are located in the Lower Austrian town of Maissau).