Amethyst Nugget Silver Choker Necklace.

This choker is just full of natural beauty. This sensational piece of jewelry has been hand strung with large bead nuggets of genuine Amethyst. This Amethyst is full of natural character with its beautiful cool purple and white shades. This choker necklace features a plated silver lobster claw and eye. It is 17-1/2" long. An extension chain can be included with this item for $5.00 per inch. Let us know how long you'd like your extension chain in the 'comment box' as you check out.

Amethyst is the purple variety of quartz and is a popular gemstone. If it were not for its widespread availability, amethyst would be very expensive. The name "amethyst" comes from the Greek and means "not drunken." This was maybe due to a belief that amethyst would ward off the effects of alcohol, but most likely the Greeks were referring to the almost wine-like color of some stones that they may have encountered. Its color is unparalleled, and even other, more expensive purple gemstones are often compared to its color and beauty. Although it must always be purple to be amethyst, it can and does have a wide range of purple shades.