Sweet pastel colors are a-bloom in this dainty hoop earring. A faceted Amethyst drop is encircled by Pink and Purple Pearls, sparkling Pink Quartz, and tiny Amethyst stones- all in sterling silver. This earring is a great size, and the fresh colors are perfect with floral frocks and casual cut-offs alike.
Our Spring Garland earring hangs 1.5" long as shown on sterling leverbacks, also available on studs or French wires.
Amethyst is the zodiac stone of Pisces, February 20 - March 20. It is also the traditional birthstone for the month of February. One of the most popular of the colored gemstones, Amethyst comes in a variety of purple toned quartz, from pale translucent lavender to rich deep purple-red. Amethyst was believed by Greek and Romans to prevent the wearer from getting drunk, and was used in protection against poison. Amethyst is known as the Sobriety Stone. It promotes sincerity and brings peace of mind to its wearer. Amethyst stimulates and supports the 7th Chakra or Crown Chakra, spiritual awareness, meditation, and sobriety.
Care Tips: Guard your amethyst from heat and direct sunshine as these will fade its rich purple color.
Rose Quartz is the pretty pink gemstone known as the love stone. The high energy of quartz gives rose quartz the property of enhancing love in virtually any situation. In turn, this lowers stress. All in all it is a very soothing and happy stone. It adds positive energy to relationships and represents compassion, forgiveness and harmony. Rose Quartz is said to be calming and useful for clearing stored anger, resentment, jealousy and fears. It balances emotions and heals emotional wounds and traumas, even grief, bringing peace and calm. It can help with reconciliation with family and others. Overwhelming or unreasonable guilt is eased by rose quartz.
Physically rose quartz is used in crystal healing to benefit the heart, the circulatory system, fertility, headaches, kidney disease, migraines, sexual dysfunction, sinus problems, throat problems, depression, addictions, ear aches, slowing signs of aging, reducing wrinkles, spleen problems, fibromyalgia, and reaching one's ideal weight / weight loss. Rose quartz is also helpful and protective during pregnancy and with childbirth. It is also sometimes said that rose quartz is helpful for supporting brain functions and increasing intellect. Rose quartz is associated with the heart chakra.