These rough amethyst beads from Beadie and Things are a beautiful example of what amethyst looks like if left unpolished:

Rough Amethyst Crystals

To help you with your gift shopping, I’ve found a bunch of lovely jewelry made with amethyst. It’s all handmade by members of the Jewelry on Etsy Team (JET).

One of my favorite color combinations is deep purple amethyst with the bright, springy green of peridot. This necklace (left) from Designs by Victoria is a beautiful example, and would look great paired with my little dangly earrings (right):

Amethyst and Peridot Jewelry

This selection of beaded jewelry shows how versatile amethyst can be when paired with glass, other gemstones, wirework, and bead stringing:

Beaded Amethyst Jewelry

Beaded Jewelry Credits:
(1) Bracelet by Olivia’s Garden
(2) Necklace by Crystal Impressions
(3) Earrings by Malves 1009
(4) Earrings by Jewelry by Solange
(5) Necklace by Little Bug Jewelry

Faceted amethysts and amethyst cabochons also work beautifully in metal jewelry. Check out these three gorgeous examples:

Amethyst and Silver Jewelry

Credits for metal jewelry:
(1) Pendant by Capital City Crafts
(2) Stacking Ring Set by Little Bug Jewelry
(3) Ring by One Garnet Girl

To find more beautiful amethyst jewelry, search “jetteam amethyst” on etsy.com If you are looking for Valentines Day gift ideas rather than birthday gifts, check out my Valentines Day Gift Guide.

There are some amazing artists and designers in the JET team so be sure to poke around and look at previous artist features while you’re looking at the blog.

Updates:
Here is #2, Tuscany
#3, Tomato Puree
#4, Violet
#5, Aurora (yellow)
#6, Dried Herb

Thanks to Bob of Jewelry 24-7 for the write-up, and all my other JET teammates who tweeted, stumbled, and otherwise helped me promote today!

In my shop, get 10% off everything – simply write “weekend deals” in the notes to seller, pay with paypal, and wait for me to send 10% back. (Discount does not include shipping.)

As a bonus, if you spend $50 or more, before shipping, you get a free gift! Remember to type “weekend deals” to get your discount and free gift.

Offer only good Friday, September 25th, 2009 – Sunday, September 27th, 2009.

If you purchase from my shop March 20-22, enter the code “Fling” to get a special free gift with your purchase. Spend $25 or more, and I’ll also refund your shipping charges. This offer is only good til March 22, 2009.

The Jewelry on Etsy Team will be hosting their first Trunk Show on Thursday, February 5, at 12:00 noon EST in the Etsy Virtual Labs. Come join us in The Gallery. Twenty of the JET members will showcase a wide variety of fine handcrafted jewelry, from beaded creations to metal work. Be the first to answer a trivia question and win one of the many door prizes we’ll be giving away! Come find out what special Valentine sales our JETs are offering. Hope to see you there.

NOTE: if you live on the west coast, as I do, the show is at 9:00 am.

Thanks to Night Sky Jewelry for including one of my resin pendants in this all-JET treasury!

JHS Treasury

I know, it isn’t even Halloween yet, but how often do you tell yourself that, and then end up shopping at the very last second when there is no longer time to have anything shipped? So if you want handcrafted gifts, now is the time to start browsing and thinking about what to buy. The sale runs until November 8th, so no matter where you live, if you shop during our sale you should have your gifts in plenty of time for whatever winter holiday you celebrate.

I set up a holiday sale section in my shop, and in addition, I will offer 10% off all purchases for the duration of the sale – type “jet holiday sale 10%” in notes to seller and I will refund 10% via paypal, (offer does not include a discount on shipping. If you opt to pay by check, I’ll send you a revised price.)