Emerald, Citrine, Amethyst and Blue Topaz Earrings

These 21 x 14 mm hoop earrings are crafted from rhodium-plated 925 sterling silver and feature hand-faceted oval and navette cut stones in 7 x 3 mm and 5 x 4 mm shapes: Citrine, Amethyst, and Blue Topaz. A 3 mm diameter cabochon-cut Emerald is also included. The hoop design incorporates a flower, nestled among these beautiful stones in vibrant and cheerful colors. The hoops fasten with a clip-on clasp.

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.

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

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.