2.2" Chevron Amethyst Pendant with Snake Chain Necklace

About Chevron Amethyst

Chevron amethyst is a naturally banded variety of amethyst characterized by striking V-shaped or zigzag patterns formed by alternating layers of purple amethyst and white quartz. These distinctive chevrons develop as quartz crystals grow in pulses under changing geological conditions, recording subtle variations in chemistry and temperature during formation. Amethyst itself is the purple variety of quartz, colored by trace amounts of iron and natural irradiation during crystal growth, and has been prized for centuries as both a gemstone and a collector mineral. In chevron amethyst, the interplay between translucent white quartz and richly colored amethyst creates a dramatic visual contrast that highlights the mineral’s internal structure and growth history, making it especially popular for polished stones, points, and decorative specimens.

About Amethyst

Amethyst is a purple variety of quartz (SiO2) that owes its violet color to natural gamma irradiation, iron impurities, and the presence of trace elements, which result in complex crystal lattice substitutions. It is considered a semi-precious gemstone, and just two centuries ago was considered to have a value on par with diamonds, sapphires, and rubies. The largest and best known amethyst deposits occur in southern Brazil and Uruguay, where they are found in hydrothermally-formed geodes, but many localities around the world produce an amazing variety of amethyst crystals and formations. They are almost always formed in medium- to high-temperature geological settings.