Drop Shaped rich purple color faceted Natural Amethyst 925 sterling silver drop earrings.
Amethyst is the violet color gemstone associated with the quartz family and means "non-intoxicating", "not drunk". The color in amethyst comes from color centers in the quartz.
Those born in February are lucky to have the beautiful Amethyst as their birthstone ( Walter Schumann "Gemstones of the World").
On the subject of February, according to legend, St. Valentine - the patron of romantic love, wore an amethyst ring carved with Cupid's likeness.
Amethyst is untreated and not enhanced.
Location: Minas Gerais, Brazil
Size: 3.3 Centimetres long; stone is 1.3 x 0.8 Centimetres
Weigh: 5.5 Grams