Earrings with Ruby, Colored Sapphires and Cubic Zirconia

These 18 x 18 mm hoop earrings, crafted in rhodium-plated 925 sterling silver, feature a rhomboidal design resembling apples seen from above, set with faceted rubies and sapphires in shades of blue, green, and orange. Two rubies and two blue sapphires, each 5 x 4 mm, are positioned facing each other along the periphery, with eight colored sapphires at the corners and in the center. All these stones are separated by 2 mm cubic zirconia, creating the illusion of illuminated streets. The hoops fasten with a post and wing back.

RUBY:

It belongs to the corundum family, and its color is due to chromium inclusions; in brownish tones, it is iron. In ancient European and Hindu cultures, the ruby ​​was unanimously considered the stone of the sun. It represents vital force, inner fire, love, and passion. The most prized color is pigeon's blood, a pure red with a subtle bluish tint.

Origin: Madagascar.

Properties: It stimulates sexual activity, mentally awakens our thoughts, and in terms of attitude makes us more active, productive, courageous, impulsive, and spontaneous; the ruby ​​is an excellent stone for activating energies.

Sign: Scorpio.

SAPPHIRE:

The elements that give it color are iron and titanium in blue sapphire, and vanadium in violet. Iron determines the yellow and green tones, chromium the pink color, and inclusions of rutile needles produce a silky luster. In ancient European and Indian cultures, it was considered the stone of Saturn, representing the sky, the world of angels, magic, loyalty, and friendship. In antiquity, and to some extent even into the Middle Ages, the term sapphire was generally understood to refer to what is now known as lapis lazuli.

Origin: Sri Lanka.

Properties: It provides uprightness, instills wisdom, and enhances judgment and the structuring of thoughts. Known as the stone of wisdom.

Zodiac sign: Pisces.