Amethyst Earrings

Hoop earrings measuring 27 x 8 mm in high-purity 950 silver, featuring a 10 x 8 mm amethyst in a polished cabochon. The stone is secured with prongs on a simple silver setting, independent of the earring back, which is a stud and butterfly clasp. It is a simple and delicate hoop.

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