Hounds tooth Cape Amethyst Faceted Pear Briolette measure approximately 23x18mm to 28x18mm in size, have a vitreous luster, excellent polish and cut, the pear shapes are symmetrical, gems are very well matched on the strand, and the bodies are a translucent deeply saturated purple Amethyst and translucent colorless Crystal Quartz in a chevron shaped pattern, and this 9 Cape Amethyst bead strand is one of the most uniquely beautiful pieces in our inventory.