One of my neighbors posted the multi color sunset photo the other night. I was awe struck by the colors! I decided to create my beaded version of that photo. This 3 strand necklace is called Multi Color Sunset. I used Amethyst ovals, Citrine faceted Rondelles, Cultured Mauve Potato Pearls, Peach Moonstone discs and Rose Quartz in several shapes. The ends are finished with Delica Glass spacer beads and a Silver Filled slide and lock clasp.

The short strand of Pearls and Rose Quartz is 18 inches long. Pearls are June's birthstone. The longest strand of Amethyst with 2 Citrine and Delica Glass spacers is 21 1/2 inches long. Amethyst is February's birthstone! Citrine is often substituted for Topaz as November's birthstone.

According to firemountaingems.com, "The origin of this gemstone, according to the ancient Greeks, was the nymph Amethystos. She resisted the advances of Dionysus, god of wine and revelry, praying for protection. The virgin goddess Artemis answered, transforming her into a clear or white stone. Dionysus, in despair or regret, poured wine over it—dyeing the crystal purple and creating what we now know as amethyst.

With purple being the color of royalty in the ancient Mediterranean, amethyst quickly became a symbol of power and wealth. It adorned the robes and crowns of monarchs and was valued as highly as ruby, emerald, and sapphire. Amethyst continues to hold court in the regalia of royalty and religious leaders alike—including pieces in the British Crown Jewels and those worn by officials in the Church of Scotland and Roman Catholic Church.

Amethyst is also the birthstone for February. Amethyst meaning today often connects to peace, clarity and spiritual growth, making it a thoughtful gift and a powerful choice in jewelry design.

Because of its mythic association with sobriety, amethyst has long been believed to prevent intoxication and curb indulgence. These amethyst properties have made the stone a symbol of clarity, discipline and wisdom. Worn to enhance decision-making and protect the mind, amethyst was often gifted to young warriors to promote clear thinking in battle.

Leonardo da Vinci claimed amethyst could dispel evil thoughts and sharpen the intellect. It has been used by healers to heighten intuition and spiritual awareness. Across cultures, amethyst meaning represents peace, serenity and unity. Many people use amethyst during meditation for spiritual balance and clarity.

Some naturopaths also associate amethyst with supporting sleep, regulating sugar imbalances and relieving headaches."

"Its name is derived from the Latin word citrina because of its pale yellow citrus color (due to its iron content). From the earliest times, citrine was called the "sun stone" and believed to hold sunlight, offering protection from snakebites. The stone’s golden hue linked it to wealth and prosperity, earning it the nickname merchant’s stone. To the Romans, it was associated with Mercury, the messenger god, and commonly used to carve intaglios.

Citrine meaning is often connected to joy, abundance, and positivity. This golden gemstone is known as the success stone, the merchant’s stone and the money stone—each name reflecting its reputation for attracting prosperity and uplifting energy. Citrine meaning also ties into its symbolism as the November birthstone and its association with the zodiac sign Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21). Believed to radiate sun-like warmth, citrine is thought to brighten moods and inspire a more optimistic outlook.

This vibrant yellow gem is linked with personal power, motivation and creativity. Many wearers and designers believe citrine promotes emotional well-being, attracts prosperity and encourages positive communication."

"Pearls are one of the earliest gemstones found by prehistoric peoples, most likely along the coastline of India. They've been used for personal adornment and coveted by humans throughout the globe for hundreds of thousands of years.

Ancient myths tell of pearls being formed when oysters opened their shells, rose to the water's surface and were seeded by the early morning rays of sunlight and drops of dew. Legends tell of Cleopatra dissolving a pearl in wine or vinegar, and then drinking it, to flaunt her wealth. Western cultures speak of "pearls of great price" and that "the acquisition of wisdom is above that of pearls." In India, the god Krishna is said to have plucked the first pearl from the sea for his daughter's wedding jewelry.

The Roman Emperor Vitellius financed an entire military campaign by selling his mother's earrings (hopefully with her permission). Pearls were found clutched in the hands or hanging from the ears and necks of the dead at Pompeii and Herculaneum. In Japan, traditional Ama pearl hunters dive 30 feet without breathing equipment—as they have for the past 2,000 years!

Pearls are the gemstone for the western Zodiac sign Cancer, the month of June, and the third wedding anniversary.

Some healers use pearls to help balance body rhythms and hormone levels with lunar cycles, and to harmonize human beings with the natural world. The inner glow (orient) of pearls is thought to tap inner wisdom and nurture love. Cultured freshwater pearl meaning is also associated with innocence and faith.

Practitioners use pearls to enhance personal integrity, bring truth forward, grow sincerity and inhibit immodest behavior. Cultured freshwater pearl meaning is linked to wisdom, as well.

Natural pearls are still ground up and used in medicine and beauty treatments, as they are a source of pharmaceutical calcium and natural iridescence. They are thought to relieve bloating, increase fertility and ease childbirth."

"Pink moonstone and peach moonstone are beloved for their warm glow and soft, feminine energy. Like all moonstone, it's named for the lunar-like shimmer—known scientifically as adularescence—that dances across its surface. Ancient cultures believed moonstone was created from moonbeams, and pink/peach moonstone meaning has long been associated with intuition, love and emotional balance.

While traditional moonstones carry a silvery hue, pink and peach varieties offer a gentle warmth that’s especially appealing in romantic and spiritual jewelry designs. Revered in cultures from India to Europe, moonstone was often gifted as a token of affection, believed to bring harmony to relationships and insight to the heart.

Moonstone is believed to carry especially nurturing energies. Connected to the heart and sacral chakras, they help soothe emotional turmoil, inspire compassion and support feminine energy—ideal for self-love, romance or personal renewal. Pink/peach moonstone meaning is also linked to new beginnings, boosting intuition, and gently easing stress while fostering a sense of inner peace.

Moonstone is also a traditional birthstone for June, especially popular with Geminis and Cancers, and is considered a powerful gemstone in Ayurvedic and Tibetan traditions."

"Rose quartz came to be known as the stone of love and reconciliation from the Greek myth about Aphrodite and Adonis. Their blood was commingled when Aphrodite was cut by a thorn bush while saving Adonis from an attack by Ares (disguised as a wild boar). Their blood stained white quartz to make it a rose-pink color. Later, it became customary for the Romans to use the stone as a gift of love.

Rose quartz is associated with love, beauty and the heart, and rose quartz’s meaning is thought to be a healing aid for the heart chakra. Imbalances of this chakra have been said to cause colds, allergies and psychosomatic illnesses. When in balance, the heart chakra is thought to make one open to love and compassion. Some believe that rose quartz’s properties include calming effects and helping people develop strong friendships."

WOW! So much potential is within these gemstones! Mixed Color Sunset is striking and can also be very beneficial!