Women's Prayer Beads, Amethyst, 8 inches, Jodo Sect, Made to OrderThese are very popular purple quartz prayer beads for the Jodo sect. Purple quartz is also called amethyst and is a famous stone that is also the birthstone for February. It has long been said that it helps you stay calm, so it is a popular stone among professionals such as lawyers and doctors. The pale, calm color makes it suitable for use by people of all ages. Therefore, it is fine to pass it on to your children and have it used for generations.