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Infuse your look with the elegant design of with this handmade amethyst and shell necklace. This necklace features violet amethyst stones cut into small ovals and alternated with intricate silver beads and pieces of shell from the Andaman coast. Amethyst, or purple quartz, has been used by many cultures throughout history to make jewelry and other decorative or functional items. The stone has been associated with royalty in both Britain and Egypt, while in Tibet, it is considered to be sacred to Buddha. Leonardo Da Vinci wrote that it was able to dispel evil thoughts and quicken the intelligence, while the ancient Greeks often carved wine goblets from amethyst, believing it to be a strong antidote to inebriation! The amethysts used to craft this necklace are perfectly complemented by the natural sheen of polished seashells. The necklace features a simple lobster claw clasp for secure closure. With its timeless beauty and exotic purple hue, this necklace will enhance your evening wear with an accent of feminine chic. Measures approximately 18 inches long. This necklace has been entirely handmade by skilled northern Thai artisans using only hand-picked stones and natural seashells. AsiaEXP scours the globe to bring you authentic handcrafted treasures at prices fair to both our valued customers and our talented artisans. This beautiful piece is sourced from a Pakistani family living in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand. They own and operate a small workshop in their home, providing employment to local Thai craftsmen. By shopping with us, you not only acquire a gorgeous piece of jewelry, you also help to sustain native Thai artisans and support the continuation of ancient creative traditions. The handcrafted nature of this jewelry will produce minor differences in design and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to the unique quality of individual items. Measurements are approximate.