Petite Power Bracelet (17cmx6mm) - Amethyst

• The beads are smooth and polished, cool against the skin at first and warming as you wear them.
• The colour moves from rich violet to paler lilac and hazy purple, with soft pale banding visible in some beads.
• The beads are a neat 6 mm, fine enough to sit comfortably beside a watch or a slim bangle.
• The strand is fully beaded with no metal accents, so the stone is the whole story.
• The tone suits both neutral and darker wardrobes, adding a little purple without shouting.

The bracelet is made of 6 mm round amethyst beads, strung into a petite bracelet of about 17 cm. That length suits an average wrist, and it is a good size for stacking with other bracelets. It comes on a card, ready to wear or to give.

Amethyst is the purple variety of quartz, a hard, durable stone that takes a good polish. Its colour varies naturally from one bead to the next, which is why no two bracelets look exactly alike. The paler banding and gentle shifts in tone you can see in the beads are part of the stone's character, not flaws.

Amethyst has long been associated with calm and clarity, and in crystal tradition it is linked to the crown chakra. Many people choose it as a quiet companion for meditation, or simply as a reminder to slow down during a busy day.

Keep the bracelet away from perfume, cleaning products and long soaks in water, and take it off before swimming, bathing or exercise. Wipe the beads with a soft, dry cloth. Prolonged strong sunlight can fade amethyst over time, so store it out of direct light when you are not wearing it. As with any beaded bracelet, gentle handling will help the strand last.

Amethyst is the traditional birthstone for February, which makes this a thoughtful present for a February birthday. It also suits anyone who enjoys crystals or likes a little purple in their jewellery. The presentation card makes it ready to give as it is.