Amethyst Bracelet · Carved Figure Bead · 10.3mm

What does amethyst mean?

Amethyst has been treasured for thousands of years as a stone of calm, clear thinking and quiet protection; its name comes from the ancient Greek amethystos. It's also called a guardian stone of love and a stone of wisdom, it's a symbol of rising good fortune in Chinese tradition, and it's the February birthstone.

In Chinese tradition, purple is the color of rising good fortune: 紫气东来, an old sign that good fortune is on its way.

This piece is a single-wrap bracelet of 10.3mm amethyst beads cut as faceted rondelles, finished with one white carved figure bead with tiny red and turquoise dots, a small vintage-style bell charm, a vintage-style barrel bead and tiny vintage-style spacers.

How it compares: It's our only amethyst cut as faceted rondelles rather than round beads, so it catches light at every turn, finished with a white carved figure bead and a small bell charm. The 11mm, 12.3mm and 13mm use smooth round beads. See also Amethyst Bracelet · Brazilian Citrine Accent · 11mm, Amethyst Bracelet · Honey Amber Accent · 12.3mm, Amethyst Bracelet · Golden Rutile Focal · 13mm. Read Amethyst Meaning & Which Wrist.

Healing Energy: Which chakras and intentions is amethyst linked with?

In crystal tradition, amethyst's violet is linked with the crown and third eye chakras, the centers of intuition, wisdom and a quiet mind. It symbolises calm focus and quiet evenings, and it is a protective stone, a guardian of devoted love, a stone of wisdom and a symbol of rising good fortune.

In crystal tradition, amethyst is linked with:

• Chakras: Its violet color is traditionally linked with the crown and third eye chakras, the centers of intuition, wisdom and a quiet mind.
• Calm evenings: Amethyst's cool violet is traditionally linked with quiet and gentleness.
• Calm focus: It traditionally symbolises a clear, centered mind for study, work and decisions.
• Protection: Amethyst is traditionally seen as a protective stone, a belief that goes back to its ancient use as an amulet for a clear head. In crystal tradition, it stands for a clear head and quiet protection.
• Guardian stone of love: Amethyst has long been called a guardian of love, a symbol of sincere, devoted and steady relationships.
• Spirituality & wisdom: It is traditionally known as a stone of spirituality and wisdom, a companion for reflection, meditation and a clearer view of what matters.
• Rising good fortune: The saying 紫气东来 comes from the story of a purple haze seen drifting from the east before the sage Laozi arrived at the Hangu Pass, read as a sign that someone remarkable was coming. That story is why purple, and amethyst with it, became a symbol of good things on the way.
• Birthstone: Amethyst is the birthstone for February.

Intentions it suits: love and devoted relationships, wisdom, calm, quiet evenings, rising good fortune, and a thoughtful February birthday gift.

Crystal meanings come from tradition and personal experience. They are not a substitute for medical advice or treatment.

How is this amethyst bracelet made?

Each 10.3mm amethyst bracelet is an original LME design, strung by hand one at a time. We pick every bead by eye for deep, even purple and balanced color, place the accents, and check the piece bead by bead before gift-boxing. Every photo on this page shows the real bracelet.

• Hand-picked beads: Each 10.3mm bead is chosen by eye, then matched so the strand looks balanced.
• The look: 10.3mm beads cut as faceted rondelles.
• Honest descriptions: Accents are described by color and shape only: one white carved figure bead with tiny red and turquoise dots, a small vintage-style bell charm, a vintage-style barrel bead and tiny vintage-style spacers.
• Original design: The bead choice, the accent placement and the vintage-style accents are an in-house LME design.
• Handmade one by one: Each piece is strung by hand and checked bead by bead before it's gift-boxed.

How can you tell if an amethyst bracelet is real?

To tell if an amethyst bracelet is real, look for lighter and deeper purple zones and small cloudy wisps or fine lines inside the beads. Darker color rings at the drill holes suggest dye. Round bubbles or swirl lines point to glass, and real amethyst feels cool and warms slowly in your hand.

1. Expect natural color zones. Real amethyst often shows lighter and deeper purple areas, and sometimes soft white or clear patches. Color that is exactly the same in every bead can be a warning sign.
2. Look for tiny natural marks. Tiny wisps and "feathers" are normal in natural amethyst because the crystal grew slowly, trapping fluid and sealing small fractures as it formed. Glass, poured from a melt, lacks those features and looks either too clean or shows round bubbles.
3. Check the drill holes. Dye can only enter a stone through openings, so it concentrates inside the drill hole and along hairline cracks. A darker ring around the hole or colored lines following cracks is the classic trace of dyed stone.
4. Watch for glass clues. Glass is melted and poured, so trapped air forms perfectly round bubbles and flow leaves swirl lines. Natural crystal grows slowly and shows wisps, veils or angular inclusions instead.
5. Feel the temperature. Crystalline stone draws heat away from your skin faster than glass, and far faster than resin, so a natural bead stays cool for longer. A bead that turns warm almost at once is more likely resin or plastic. Use this only as a supporting clue, since glass can also feel cool at first.
6. Use a loupe or your phone's macro mode. Under 10x magnification, natural stone shows irregular inclusions, from fine lines to cotton-like clouds, sitting at different depths inside the bead.
7. Weigh it in your hand. A strand of natural stone feels solid and substantial; plastic and resin look-alikes feel noticeably light.

Every photo on this page shows the real bracelet, photographed in our studio, so you can compare what you receive with these checks.

How do I cleanse and care for an amethyst bracelet?

Cleanse your amethyst bracelet with moonlight, sound, smoke or selenite. Day to day, avoid long, strong sun, store it alone in its pouch, keep it from perfume, lotion and chlorine, and take it off before showering, swimming, exercising or sleeping to protect the cord.

Energy cleansing (pick what feels right):

• Moonlight: Leave it on a windowsill overnight, especially during a full moon.
• Sound: Ring a singing bowl, bell or chime near the bracelet for a minute.
• Smoke: Pass it gently through the smoke of sage, palo santo or incense.
• Selenite: Rest it on a selenite plate or charging bowl overnight.

Everyday care:

• Avoid long periods of strong sunlight and heat. Amethyst's purple can fade in strong sun over time.
• Store it on its own in its pouch. A harder material scratches a softer one, so beads that rub against harder stones or other jewelry pick up fine scratches that dull their polish.
• Keep it away from chemicals: perfume, lotion, cleaning products and chlorine.
• Take it off before showering, swimming, exercising and sleeping. Heat, soap, chlorine and sweat break down elastic cord over time, and sleeping in a stretch bracelet keeps the cord under tension for hours, which slowly loosens it.
• Accent care: Vintage-style accents slowly darken because their surface reacts with air, moisture, perfume and skin oils. Wiping them with a soft, dry cloth after wearing removes those residues and slows the change, and storing the bracelet in its pouch limits air exposure.

For step-by-step rituals, see our guide: How to Cleanse a Crystal Bracelet.

Which wrist should I wear my amethyst bracelet on?

Wear amethyst on your left to welcome in calm, clarity and gentle energy. Wear it on your right when you want to make a little space for yourself at the end of the day. There's no wrong answer: choose the side that matches your intention.

In crystal tradition, the left wrist is the "receiving" side. The right wrist is the "giving" or "releasing" side.

Can I customize this amethyst bracelet?

Yes. We can size your amethyst bracelet to your wrist, swap the charm or leave it off, and change the spacer accents. Send a request through our contact page to start; custom pieces are made to order just for you.

• Wrist size: Tell us your wrist measurement and we'll size the bracelet to fit comfortably.
• Charm & spacers: Want a different charm, no charm, or other spacer accents? We can change them.
• Accent details: Have a question about the accents? Just ask, and we're happy to tell you more.

Is an amethyst bracelet a good gift?

Yes. An amethyst bracelet is a meaningful gift for someone special, and as the February birthstone it makes a personal birthday present. It also suits anniversaries, graduations, a new job or a fresh start, or is a gift to yourself. Every piece arrives in our LME gift box, ready to give.

• For someone special: This amethyst bracelet is a meaningful way to wish them calm, clarity and peaceful evenings.
• Birthstone gift: amethyst is the birthstone for February, a lovely personal touch for a birthday.
• Birthdays, graduations & new chapters: A thoughtful gift for a milestone, a new job or a fresh start.
• A gift to yourself: A daily reminder of your own intention, worn close to you.

Specifications

Detail	Info
Stone	Natural amethyst
Material series	Amethyst
Bead size	10.3mm
Style	Single wrap
Accents	One white carved figure bead with tiny red and turquoise dots, a small vintage-style bell charm, a vintage-style barrel bead and tiny vintage-style spacers
Cord	Stretch cord
Craft	Handmade, one by one
Packaging	LME gift box
Note	Natural stone: shade and clarity vary from bead to bead

How much is shipping, and can I return it?

US shipping is free on orders of $99 or more; otherwise it's a flat $8.99. Orders are processed in 1–3 business days and ship from Jiangsu, China with tracking, arriving in about 7–15 business days. Unworn items in their original packaging can be returned within 30 days; the customer pays return postage.

• Custom pieces: Made-to-order or customized pieces can't be returned, except for quality issues.

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