On June 24 Amazon ran this bracelet for $25, including super saver shipping.  I have always wanted an amethyst bracelet but was unwilling to pay $300-$500 for one set in 14K.  Besides, amethyst has a hardness rating of 7, meaning that in a bracelet, the stones are at risk of scratching and smoothing over time.  So, as an economical substitute, I chose this one and am not disappointed.

The bracelet is marked R925 China.  I did a Google search and was only able to find that this stands for sterling silver with a real gold (but unrated) overlay.  I was confused by another review that said that the gold overlay didn't look like gold, but under a jeweler's loup, comparing it to my 14K ring, I actually couldn't tell the difference.  The color of the stones is medium dark, and they are matched.  The double catch, something found in more expensive bracelets, works easily both on and off.  I would recommend this as a gift for daughters or granddaughters with February birthdays.