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Sterling Silver Garnet Butterfly Earrings

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Round and marquise-shaped orangey-red garnet stones form radiant butterfly wings in these charming sterling silver stud earrings. The stones are held securely in prong settings and frame a silver centerpiece detailed with polished bead accents. Set on posts with friction back closures, these earrings are a sweet accent for everyday wear. January's birthstone is prized for its rich natural color and its notable brilliance, a quality derived from garnet's particularly high refraction of light.

About Birthstone Jewelry

January Birthstone: Garnet

Garnets come in a variety of colors but are best known for their deep red shade. January's birthstone is associated with faithfulness, sincerity, truth, and grace, and those born in this month are said to be loyal, devoted friends.

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: B000MFIFO6
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (73 customer reviews)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars As Advertised, September 30, 2007

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VW "ValiOcean" (Oregon) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Sterling Silver Amethyst Butterfly Earrings (Jewelry)

What it says is what it is. My mother loves them. Beautiful, deep purple. If you like the photo, you'll like the earrings.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful!, March 11, 2008

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Anna Graham - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Sterling Silver Amethyst Butterfly Earrings (Jewelry)

These are smaller but much more beautiful than pictured. They are gorgeous pieces of real jewelry -- highly recommended!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not as nice as the picture, March 12, 2007

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R. DeCrescenzo (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sterling Silver Garnet Butterfly Earrings (Jewelry)

I was disappointed to find the the stones in the earings I received were nowhere as nice as the picture. My stones are very pale as opposed to the deep rich stones advertised in the picture. I feel this was very misleading.