Earrings made of Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Garnet, Iolite and Blue Topaz

Hoop earrings measuring 24 x 16 mm, crafted in rhodium-plated 925 sterling silver with a butterfly clasp. These playful, multicolored earrings blend shades of violet, green, lilac, red, and light blue. The piece features six stones: amethyst, citrine, peridot, iolite, garnet, and topaz. The larger stones are faceted in a 4 x 3 mm teardrop shape, while the iolites are 1 mm round. These hoops are both delicate and eye-catching.

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.

Citrine:

It is a clear quartz crystal; its color is due to small deposits of iron. In ancient times, citrine was used as protection against snake venom and negative thoughts. It was also used as a talisman to protect against the plague.

Origin: Brazil.

Properties: It serves as a guide to wealth and abundance.

Sign: Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Scorpio, Sagittarius.

Peridot:

The modern term “peridot” derives from the Arabic word faridat, meaning “gem.” In the Middle Ages, it was widely used by the Church. It was the preferred gemstone of the Baroque era. Peridot was already being used in Egypt as a gem and healing stone two thousand years before Christ. This mineral is also known as chrysolite.

Origin: Brazil.

Properties: It is useful for living our own life and treasuring wisdom.

Zodiac sign: Libra.

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.

Iolite:

You may occasionally hear this gem called a "water sapphire," but this terminology is prohibited and should not be used to describe iolite. Legend has it that the Vikings used this stone as a polarizing filter; that is, they used sheets of this mineral to determine the sun's position on cloudy days and thus navigate safely home.

Origin: Brazil.

Properties: Provides self-confidence.

Zodiac sign: Pisces