Handmade Amethyst Curves | Hammered Sterling Silver Earrings | February Birthstone | Eco-Friendly Jewelry | Hypoallergenic & Nickel-Free | Natural Stone | Wedding Anniversary
Description
Highly sought after dark purple Amethysts hang on sleek, hammered, tarnish resistant Argentium - The Finest Sterling Silver. These Amethysts have small veins of quartz running through them - which gives them a beautiful reflective quality. I form the wire into a dangle style earring, gently curving it around a wooden circular mold, then hammer its end for a sleek, modern look.
Amethyst is February's birthstone and the 6th Wedding Anniversary gemstone.
- Ear wire material: tarnish resistant Argentium® Sterling Silver
- Length of earring: about 1-1/2". The long dangling back is about 1" long
- Hypoallergenic/Nickel Free: Yes
- Jewelry will be nicely presented in a gift box wrapped with a ribbon!
About The Stone
About Amethyst
Amethyst is the official birthstone of February. It forms in silica-rich liquids deposited in geodes and is found in clusters of crystal points. The stone's name is derived from the Greek word amethystos, meaning "not drunken," because people of ancient times believed it to protect the wearer from drunkenness.
Metaphysical Properties
Amethyst is often used during meditation to provide an overall sense of spiritual balance. It said to help you reach your dreams and goals.
About Argentium® Sterling Silver
Argentium® – The Finest Silver - is a purer version of Sterling Silver that is also highly tarnish resistant. Standard "Sterling Silver" is an alloy composed of 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals, usually copper. Thus, you see "925 Sterling Silver".
Argentium® is made with 93.5% silver and 6.5% other metals, including germanium and copper, which gives Argentium® additional beneficial properties for jewelry makers. For my jewelry, the biggest benefit of using Argentium® instead of regular Sterling Silver is that it is much more tarnish resistant.
In addition, Argentium® is responsibly manufactured, ethically sourced, and certified to be made with 100% recycled silver.