Amethyst probably is the highest valued gemstone in the quartz group. The name derived from Greek word “amethyein” meaning “not drunk”. The Greek’s wore Amethyst beads for protection against drunkenness, evil thoughts and homesickness. Amethyst crystals form in hues from pink to purple. Not all the amethyst mines produce same color, the Brazilian variety is light pinkish purple to light purple, where as the African variety have dark color. House of gems offers Amethyst beads at wholesale discount price for jewelry making.