Amethyst and garnet earrings

Hoop earrings measuring 50 x 14 mm, crafted in 950 silver with hand-faceted teardrop-shaped amethyst stones measuring 24 x 12 mm and polished cabochon garnet stones measuring 6 mm. The hoop's simple design allows the stones and their intense color to stand out, suspended from a 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.

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 guide his ark through the darkness of night.

Origin: Madagascar.

Properties: It is regenerative, provides vitality and willpower.

Zodiac sign: Aries