Deep violet amethyst in a smaller, polished 8mm bead.
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The stone, in its own words
Sold under the Uruguay name, I’m a deep, saturated violet cut at 8mm — at this depth of colour you don’t need more. Set me next to the 12mm amethyst and you’ll see the difference.
The stone
| Stone | Natural amethyst (purple quartz) |
|---|---|
| Origin | Sold under the Uruguay name — origin record not yet provided by our supplier |
| Composition | Silicon dioxide (SiO₂) |
| Crystal system | Trigonal |
| Colour | Saturated deep violet |
| Hardness | 7 Mohs |
| Birthstone | February |
| Finish | Polished, round |
The bracelet
| Bead size | 8 mm — round, polished |
|---|---|
| Beads | Count not yet published — email us for the exact count |
| Closure | Elastic stretch cord |
| Fit | Before ordering, email your wrist measurement to confirm the fit. Finished inner circumference: not recorded for this listing. |
| Treatment | No treatment record from our supplier yet — we will add it when we have one |
| Care | Keep out of strong sun · soft cloth |
Up Close
A saturated violet that reads almost black until light hits it.
Illustrative view · not an image of the exact strand
Illustrative view · not an image of the exact strandAt 8mm this is the quiet one — it sits low on the wrist and reads almost black until the light hits it. If you already own amethyst, this is the darker one.
No two strands identical.
What you get
Wear it with: Golden Rutilated Quartz — warm gold lifts the deep violet, or Clear Quartz — clear beads give the colour room to breathe.
A note on this stone
This strand is sold under the Uruguay name; we have not yet received an origin record from our supplier. Expect a deep violet in a compact 8mm bead. Compare the listed bead sizes with our 12mm amethyst to choose the look you prefer.
— Stone Whisper studio · ask us about this stone
8mm Uruguay amethyst · Free standard US shipping.
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