THE Amethyst Bracelet (W)

This bracelet has a story, and it starts with a question.

The amethyst focal stone arrived first — large, faceted, shifting from deep violet to soft gray at the edges depending on the light. It sat on the bead tray and waited while the right companions were found. The first attempt didn't work. The second one did.

White and purple striped recycled paper beads echo the amethyst without competing with it — the purple in the paper is a conversation with the purple in the stone, and the white gives everything room to breathe. Faceted blue Java sea glass adds a flash of cool clarity, the contrast that makes the focal stone look even more like itself. Silver Bali-style spacers tie it all together.

Finished with a silver toggle clasp. The kind of bracelet that rewards a closer look.

Construction: Wire-strung with silver toggle clasp. Focal stone: Amethyst. Beads: White and purple striped recycled paper beads and faceted blue Java sea glass. Accents: Silver Bali-style spacers.

Read the full story behind this piece in Journey of the Bead: The Design on the Mamabug ReCreations blog.

One of a kind — handcrafted, brilliant, bold, and always.

Approx 9"