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Sterling Silver Round 4mm African Amethyst Stud Earrings

• Gemstones may have been treated to improve their appearance or durability and may require special care.
• The natural properties and composition of mined gemstones define the unique beauty of each piece. The image may show slight differences to the actual stone in color and texture.
• Amethyst is February's birthstone.

Product Description

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Add a touch of color to your style with these dainty stud earrings, featuring petite rounds of purple African amethyst, mounted in polished sterling silver bezel settings. Sterling silver posts and friction backings complete this versatile pair.

About Birthstone Jewelry

February Birthstone: Amethyst

Because of its regal purple hue, amethyst has long been a favorite of kings, queens, and other nobles. While it signifies wealth and strength, amethyst is also a symbol of soberness, tranquility, and wisdom.

History of Birthstones

Chances are you can name your birthstone, but have you ever wondered how certain stones came to be associated with particular months? Most gem scholars trace the tradition to the Old Testament story of Aaron, whose breastplate was decorated with twelve precious stones, one for each of the twelve tribes of Israel. Over time, these stones were linked with certain powers and tied to particular astrological signs, and later to calendar months.

There are many variations of birthstone lists, including Mystical birthstones, which originate from Tibet and date back over a thousand years, and Ayurvedic birthstones, associated with ancient Indian medicine and beliefs. Birthstones have also been tied to ancient Pagan religions, and even to the collective wisdom of the legendary lost city of Atlantis.

The Modern birthstone list, perhaps the most universally known, was released by the American National Association of Jewelers and officially adopted in 1912. Whether you embrace birthstone lore, or look upon it with a skeptical eye, there is an undeniable appeal to collecting a beautiful gemstone that is reputed to hold special power, meaning, and good fortune just for you.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 0.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001IDZG20
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,562 in Jewelry (See Top 100 in Jewelry)

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful!, February 2, 2010

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L. Baker "littlebaker77" (Maine, USA) - See all my reviews
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These beautiful amethyst earrings are a great buy. I bought them for personal reasons that I will share with you. Amethyst is the soberity stone. I got them as a gift for my fourth year of soberity and haven't taken them out of my ears since. I highly recommend buying them.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful earrings, February 1, 2010

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David Fiddes "Dyno" - See all my reviews
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The earrings look as nice in person as they do in the picture. My wife loves them.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful earrings for the price!, November 1, 2009

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Snow White "SJ White "amazon shopper"" (UT) - See all my reviews
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I love these earrings, they are set in a beautiful setting and the Amethyst color is a dark, rich color! The setting is different from any I have seen before! For the price they have met my expectation!