- Amethyst: A popular variety of quartz known for its beautiful purple color, ranging from light lavender to deep violet.
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8x10mm: This indicates the average size of the chips—about 8mm by 10mm. Strand is 16" long.
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Smooth Irregular Chips: These are naturally shaped, tumbled (smoothed out) stones. They’re not uniform in shape like round or faceted beads but are polished to have a smooth texture.
- These beads are commonly used in jewelry making, energy work, meditation tools, or simply as decorative accents.
Amethyst has been cherished for centuries for its beauty and metaphysical properties. Here's what it's commonly believed to do:
Emotional & Mental:
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Calming & Stress Relief: Helps ease anxiety, stress, and tension.
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Mental Clarity: Encourages focus and helps with decision-making.
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Emotional Balance: Aids in emotional healing, especially grief and sadness.
Spiritual:
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Enhances Intuition: Believed to stimulate the third eye and crown chakras.
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Promotes Spiritual Growth: Great for meditation and connecting with higher consciousness.
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Protective Stone: Said to ward off negative energies and psychic attacks.
Physical Metaphysical Beliefs:
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Aids Sleep: Often used to combat insomnia and promote peaceful dreams.
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Headache Relief: Some believe it helps with migraines or tension headaches when placed on the forehead.