Earrings with Garnet, White Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Amethyst, Blue Topaz, Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire

These 22 x 17 mm hoop earrings are crafted from rhodium-plated 925 sterling silver and feature oval and circular faceted stones of blue, imperial, and white topaz, ruby, emerald, sapphire, amethyst, and garnet. The hoop design is oval, with the stones set in prongs on one half, while the opposite half displays circular designs crafted in silver. The hoops fasten with a secure and comfortable clip.

Amethyst:

According to Greek mythology, Dionysus, the god of wine, desired a maiden named Amethystos. She wished to remain chaste and prayed to the gods for help. The goddess Artemis heard her prayers, transforming her into a transparent crystal. When Dionysus learned of this, humiliated, he poured wine over the rock, staining it purple. The Greeks and Romans drank from amethyst cups to avoid drunkenness.

Origin: Africa.

Properties: It is perfect for meditation, it protects against negative energies from the environment.

Sign: Aries, Sagittarius, Aquarius, Pisces.

Garnet:

The colors are more intense due to the presence of iron; they are dark crimson, purple-violet, brown, and dark red-orange. It is said that Noah used a garnet lamp to safely guide his ark through the darkness of night.

Origin: Madagascar.

Properties: It is regenerative, provides vitality and willpower.

Zodiac sign: Aries.

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.

Zodiac sign: Scorpio

Emerald:

The green color comes from a mixture of other minerals, including chromium, vanadium, and iron, which gives it a bluish tint. In natural light, the true essence of emeralds is easier to discern, while artificial light can expose internal fractures in the stone caused by the glare. In ancient European and Indian cultures, the emerald was associated with Mercury, the messenger of the gods and the god of journeys, sleep, and dreams, and was therefore considered the stone of divine inspiration.

Origin: Africa.

Properties: Inspires, provides patience, unconditional love, fosters friendship.

Sign: Taurus, Libra, Leo.

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

White Topaz:

Topaz is an aluminum silicate. It is often used as a substitute for diamonds because of its use as a gemstone and its variety of colors. The central "diamond" of the Portuguese crown is a topaz, although of course no one is going to say so; it's an open secret.

Origin: Pakistan.

Properties: It is an ideal gem for sensitive and vulnerable people. It helps to balance the nervous system.

Sign: Gemini, Leo, Libra, Scorpio.

Blue Topaz:

In ancient European and Indian cultures, topaz was considered the stone of Jupiter. It represents mastery over one's own life, self-realization, and wisdom. In Mexico, it was used to uncover the truth in cases of conflict. Blue topaz is due to its iron content.

Origin: Pakistan.

Properties: It helps us structure our lives according to our own desires, it enhances sincerity.

Zodiac sign: Leo.

Imperial Topaz:

The designation "Imperial" for this type of topaz originated in Russia, the location of the first fields, now depleted, during the Tsarist period. Imperial topaz was considered the stone of the sun.

Its reddish-orange color is due to traces of chromium, iron, manganese, titanium, and vanadium. Topazes are valued according to their color. From least to most valuable, they are yellow, orange, red, pink, cherry, lilac, and salmon, which is the most expensive and valuable.

Origin: Pakistan. Properties: Stimulates the ambition for fame and recognition, makes us feel proud and confident in ourselves.

Sign: Sagittarius