Earrings with amethyst and carnelian gemstones

Description

PRODUCT DETAILS

Stones Amethyst, Carnelian

Metal Gold plated sterling silver

Stone Color Purple (Amethyst), Orange (Carnelian)

Stone Shape Oval (Amethyst), round (Carnelian)

Stone Size ~ 1cm x 0.6cm (Amethyst), 0.5cm (Carnelian)

Necklace Length ~ 4.5cm  

STONE DETAILS

Amethyst The word Amethyst has its origins in the Greek words “a” and “methw” Not Intoxicated, as in years gone by, it was believed that Amethyst protected against drunkenness. Amethyst belongs to the quartz family and it is a silicate mineral with a chemical formula SiO₂. Its color is due to the presence of iron. Amethyst is characterized by the trigonal crystal system and the hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale. Amethyst is derived mostly from Brazil and Uruguay.

Carnelian The name carnelian originates from the Latin “Caro” which means “flesh” due to the reddish/brown coloring. It is a silicate mineral colored by impurities of iron oxide and it belongs to the quartz family. It is characterized by the trigonal crystal system and the hardness of 6-7 on the Mohs scale. Carnelian derives from different countries, some of which are Brazil, Russia, Peru, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Germany and India.

STONE PROPERTIES

Amethyst  Amethyst is quite an intense stone as it is directly associated with spirituality and greatly enhances meditation, self-focus, spiritual awakening, intuition, creativity and perception. It fights nervousness and banishes all negative emotions, while providing balance and harmony to the spirit. Also, Amethyst helps us to reach high levels of consciousness, as well as for each of us to discover the truth that is hidden within. Finally, it is believed that Amethyst helps with insomnia. In the zodiac, it corresponds to the signs of Pisces, Capricorn and Aries.

Carnelian This stone provides grounding, and encourages productivity. It repels feelings of fear, sadness, and exasperation. It bestows courage and bravery and empowerment, and strengthens positive thoughts and emotions, leading to motivation and success. It heightens perception of self confidence, and perseverance. It is thought that carnelian can help with neuralgia, and arthritic problems, and aids against depression. Last but not least, carnelian is credited with the successful running of the metabolic system. In the Zodiac field, Carnelian is attached to the zodiac signs of Aries, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn, Leo and Cancer.