Amethyst & Pink Amethyst  Checkerboard Tear Drop Briolette measure approximately 8x4-12x8mm in size, the gemstones have a vitreous luster showing on these transparent beads with slight internal characteristics, the bead shapes are symmetrical with excellent checkerboard faceting, the Amethyst beads are a medium light to dark saturation of purple, the Pink Amethyst beads are a light Purple hue, and these beads are well polished creating an exceptional group of well made Tear Drops in colorless to dark purple hues.