Purple Amethyst Chime Sun-Catcher | Large Natural Stone Nuggets | Hanging deals Patio Decor | Garden Tree Decoration | Housewarming Gift

Purple amethyst wind chime made with large stone nuggets and fused glass. Perfect gift for the home or garden.

Simple design - one long stainless steel wire covered with glass and stone beads with glass pieces at each end. Drape the center of the wire over a nail, hook or tree branch. The glass pieces clink together creating a subtle, meditative and soothing sound.

❁ Amethyst stones are natural, faceted and about 1" to 1-1/2" with some banding although size and markings will vary
❁ Matching smaller glass beads
❁ Beading wire is 49-strand coated stainless steel for maximum strength and rust-resistance
❁ Transparent "grape" glass is home-fused and fully annealed
❁ Each glass piece is 1"X6"X1/4"
❁ Hanging wire is fused into the glass and is made of nickel/chromium
❁ Hanging length is 30" to 32"

Amethyst is a valued member of the quartz family. Traces of iron and manganese in the quartz give amethyst gemstones their distinctive hue, which ranges from pale lavender to deep violet. Amethyst deposits can be found in Brazil, Madagascar, Zambia, Uruguay, Burma, India, Canada, Mexico, Namibia, Russia, Sri Lanka, and The United States (Arizona).

Ancient Greeks drank wine from vessels made from amethyst thinking it would make the drinker immune to intoxication. In fact, the word "amethyst" is derived from the Greek work meaning "not drunk". Today, amethyst deals is used to benefit the crown chakra and is believed to help with frequent headaches.

Amethyst is the birthstone for February.