Garnet Hearts Red Jade (D) Dark Faceted Crystal Sterling Silver Stud Earrings
*Garnet--the primary birthstone for January*
This is a pair of unusual stud earrings with a drop stone--please read dimensions and examine scale photos carefully! This is a pair of unique heart shaped faceted garnet cut gems, which are surrounded by a contemporary sterling silver setting, with a cylinder of red jade (most likely dyed) dropping off of the stud. The earrings remind me of little candies, and the garnets are adorable in the heart shaped faceted gem. The earrings are sold alone--they would look ideal as a set from our Garnet collection, many of which are not yet on the website. Contact us if you would like help putting a set together!
Dimensions: contact us
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PHYSICAL: Garnet is a complex group of closely related minerals, which vary in chemical and physical properties from each other. Almandine, seen here, is the most common variety in both specimens and jewelry. Garnet naturally forms cubes, octahedra, and dodecahedra, though the shape here has been cut by man. Jade is either nephrite or jadeite (imperial jade), either material is considered a true jade. It’s extremely tough and difficult to break, and absorbs color readily, so is often seen enhanced for color or heated to improve color.
METAPHYSICAL/CULTURAL: Almandine Garnet is associated with grounding, vitality, health, and physical strength. Garnet is connected to the Root Chakra (1st) and the earth element. Red Jade is associated with vitality, sexuality, and physical health.
Care for gemstones in sterling silver jewelry:
As with all natural stones set in silver, these jewelry pieces should be removed when taking a shower, swimming, or entering a hot springs. Water (especially hot water) can damage natural materials and even cause settings to fail. This is especially true with gemstone rings!
*Though many gems and minerals have historical and cultural associations with healing properties, these items are sold for wear in jewelry, display, study, and collector interest only.