Ornate Witch's Knot Pendant with Amethyst Crystals

Material: 100% Sterling silver and amethyst crystals Weight: 4.0 grams Size: 3/4 inch tall (18 mm), excluding pendant bail Item number: wh630 Fancy swirls and four genuine amethyst crystals create a lovely border around this witch's knot. The pendant has a unique feeling of being somewhere between a circle and a square because of the combination of the circle in the center, a four-pointed knot, and the four crystals on the border, which suggest the shape of a square. A witch's knot is a representation of the knot magic practiced by witches in the Middle Ages and was often scratched over doorways to keep away negative energy. This knot is known as a protection symbol because it is possible to draw it in one continuous motion, without ever lifting the pen off the paper. Amethyst is known as a healing and protective stone that calms the mind and spirit and enhances one's intuition and ability to meditate. It is also said to protect against nightmares and insomnia.