Amethyst Earrings

Earrings measuring 62 x 15 mm, crafted in 950 silver, featuring a faceted, teardrop-shaped amethyst measuring 13 x 9 mm, with the intense purple color characteristic of this beautiful stone. The design, chosen by the artist, resembles a snail shell, whose shell is secured to the earlobe with a pin and wing nut, while its body guides the eye to the main stone, which hangs freely and dynamically.

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.

Zodiac sign: Aries, Sagittarius, Aquarius, Pisces