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14k Yellow Gold Pear Shaped Green Amethyst Earrings

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Exquisite pear-shaped green amethyst stones are showcased in 14 karat yellow gold in these unique and distinctive earrings. The amethyst stones have a delicate light green color and a beautiful faceted cut that gives them great depth and sparkle. They are held securely in three-prong settings that allow light to filter through their facets, enhancing their appearance. The settings, posts, and friction back pieces are all made from popular and durable 14 karat yellow gold. Green amethyst, also known as Prasiolote, is an unusual green variety of quartz that is considered a collector's gemstone. An extremely durable gemstone, it holds up well to everyday wear.

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: B000P4XWSI
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #46,089 in Jewelry (See Top 100 in Jewelry)

Customer Reviews

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22 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Washed out color, August 23, 2007

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Kathlyn Storey "Kathlyn A Storey" (Rancho Murieta, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 14k Yellow Gold Pear Shaped Green Amethyst Earrings (Jewelry)

When I purchased these on August 18, there was not a picture of the item. Part of this is my fault for not being familiar with green amethyst and for buying something sight unseen. However, I don't think it was unreasonable of me to expect some definitive green. The description says that this stone is part of the quartz family; think quartz here with a washed out greyish green color. The picture, which is now posted, is fairly accurate but more definitive in color than what you will receive. They are also larger than I anticipated. The minimum total gem weight is listed as 1.74 carats, which would be roughly .87 carat per earring. My earrings present to be about 1.5 to 2 carats each, which means they are pretty large, probably due to the fact that this stone is fairly lightweight. The tip of the pear to the bottom is 3/8 inch. Amazon ran these on special for $20.99, on a percentage off sale, but if I had this to do over, I wouldn't pay more than $10 for them, although the gold housing on the stones is probably worth the price I paid. In my opinion, they are not suitable for gift giving either.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Green Amethyst Earrings, June 19, 2008

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Ashburn Retiree (Ashburn, VA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 14k Yellow Gold Pear Shaped Green Amethyst Earrings (Jewelry)

These earrings are lovely. They are clear and bright. The color is a very, very light green. It is not like a peridot green. It is like a clear white stone with just a subtle hint of emerald green. Do not expect any bright color - it is very subtle and soft. Very well made and solid prongs. A+++

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty earrings, February 14, 2008

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T. Ruth "Onlyloveisreal" (Heaven, Onearth) - See all my reviews

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These are pretty earrings, I purchased for a friend and actually was quite surprised at how nice they look. The color is suppose to be a very pale green from what I've seen and that is what they look like. A nice size, not to big, not too small.