Amethyst and cubic zirconia earrings

Hoop earrings measuring 22 x 9 mm, crafted in rhodium-plated 925 sterling silver, featuring a 7 mm hand-faceted circular amethyst. This beautiful amethyst, with its intense violet hue, is prong-set into a double silver gallery, allowing light to filter through. Above it are two hearts covered in cubic zirconia, corresponding to the stud earring clasp.

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