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SOLD-Amethyst Gemstone & Swarovski Crystal Sterling Silver Earrings

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Hung from sterling silver hookwires these beautiful amethyst earrings hang about 1 inch below the hookwires.

GEMSTONE TREATMENT: Not known

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Amethyst

Traditionally Amethyst has been associated with Saint Valentine. It is considered a stone of love and friendship and a fortunate gem for lovers and friends.

BIRTHSTONE: February (Modern, Traditional, Ayurvedic, and by Zodiac)

ANNIVERSARY: 6th

METAPHYSICAL PROPERTIES: Amethyst is believed to assist in meditation. It is thought to sooth the mind and re-balances the spirit. It is used for protection from negative vibrations, healing, easing pain, purifying blood, and to encourage sleep. It is also said to tone down drunkenness. When worn with Carnelian it is said to restrain those who are domineering and high strung.

HEALING & MEDICINAL QUALITIES: Throughout history Amethyst has been used to guard against inebriation and is thought to be helpful in overcoming addiction. It has been used for hearing disorders, insomnia, headaches, and other pain. It has also been used to stimulate the nervous system. It can be used in treating disorders of the heart, stomach, digestive tract, nervous system, skin, and teeth. It is also thought to help stabilize mental disorders.

FAMILY: Quartz

MOH'S HARDNESS: 7

GEMSTONE TREATMENTS: Almost all Amethyst sold on the market today is heat-treated to improve its color. Heat-treated Amethyst is considered a permanent treatment and the color should not fade over time. It is best to assume that any gemstone you buy is treated in some way unless otherwise specified.

Silver

FACTS: Sterling silver is alloyed with copper and all silver, sterling or pure, can tarnishes, although pure silver does not tarnish as rapidly. Silver used in jewelry today is generally either fine (pure) silver or sterling silver.

Fine silver is between 950/1000 to 999/1000 pure silver and sterling silver is 925/1000 pure silver. Mexican silver can vary from between 900/1000 to 980/1000, but is now mostly 925/1000 silver.

MOH'S HARDNESS: 2.5 (Fine Silver)

ANNIVERSARY: 25th.

METAPHYSICAL PROPERTIES: It is believed that when silver is combined with gemstones the silver absorbs and retains the energies of that gemstone. It is thought to enhance the powers of the moon and is believed to draw negative energies from the body while transmitting the positive energies of the gemstone that adorns it. It is also said to help regulate intuitive and emotional energies while assisting ones perseverance and patience in mundane tasks.

HEALING & MEDICINAL QUALITIES: Silver is thought to cleanse and detoxify the body at the cellular level by eliminating toxins through the body’s pores. It is also considered helpful in the treatment of hepatitis and in helping to improve the body’s absorption of vitamins A and E.

Metal Properties & Facts

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Welcome to Earth's Treasure Chest

Earth's Treasure Chest features handmade, unique, or one of a kind jewelry. Designs and products including beaded jewelry, gemstone and semi-precious gemstone beads, Swarovski Crystal, pearls, Bali Silver, Hill Tribe Silver, sterling silver, fine silver, wire wrapped jewelry, beaded necklaces, bracelets, earrings, bridal, and bridesmaid jewelry.

Featured Stones & Colors

Traditionally Amethyst has been associated with Saint Valentine. It is considered a stone of love and friendship and a fortunate gem for lovers and friends. Rose Quartz is also thought of as a stone of love. Used to attract and draw love and relationships to you. It gently removes negative energies and replaces them with loving ones. Lapis is a protective stone. It forms bonds in relationships of love and friendship. It reveals inner truth and aids in expressing feelings and emotions. Pink - Romance and Love & Red - Passion

You will receive the item photographed unless it is an item with custom color options or unless otherwise stated.

Additional Information

All items ship from California. Shipping options include: 1.) Ground shipping through the US Postal Service, costs $3.50, for orders shipped in the USA and Canada. SHIPPING IS $3.50 NO MATTER HOW MANY ITEMS YOU BUY. THE MORE YOU BUY THE MORE YOU SAVE. 2.) International orders ship First Class Mail via the US Postal Service and costs $10.00.

All jewelry has a 30 day warranty. If you have any problems with the item you purchased contact me at earthstreasurechest@yahoo.com. If you do not get a confirmation e-mail after placing your order please contact me. Your order has not been placed until you get a confirmation e-mail.