Aladdin's Amethyst Bracelet

This weeks YOJ theme on beadingforum.com.au was Aladdin's cave.  I was inspired by a beautiful amethyst geode cave my husband bought me years ago.  I have combined multiple strands of amethyst, purple glass beads, purple glass pearls, and clear crystal, into a chunky plaited bracelet.  I love the end result, but it was a serious pain to make - lining up all the separate strands nearly drove me nuts!  Anyway, here it is: