amethyst

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“The color jacaranda is an omen for a rebirth,” the agency, Trendo.mx said, describing the hue as between amethyst and mauve, comparable to periwinkle.

From New York Times

That exhibition uses finds from the collection in Deepstore, including an ancient brooch and amethyst beads from a necklace.

From BBC

Upon her return from the maternity ward, Takiko dreams of her mother, a lonely girl atop a mountain wearing a glittering amethyst necklace, watching others sled down the snowy slope.

From Los Angeles Times

Her most requested designs use precious stones, like amethyst, quartz and jade.

From New York Times

And if burning sage, or eating black-eyed peas, or carrying an amethyst helps keep us upright and moving forward, that’s good enough for now.

From Washington Post