February 6, 2008
Sterling Silver Peridot, Garnet, Amethyst, Blue Topaz & Citrine Individually Boxed Stud Earring Set
Add a sparkle to your wardrobe with these five sterling silver earrings, featuring five different colored gems. Now you can wear a different pair of earrings for each day of the work week, or more closely match the colors of your couture. The entire set has a total carat weight of 8.25 carats. The peridot studs have a total weight of 1.6 carats. The garnet studs have a total weight of 1.6 carats. The amethyst studs are 1.25 carats. The blue topaz and citrine studs each have a total weight of 1.9 carats. This set features the following pairs of gem earrings:
- Triangle-shaped, light purple amethyst was believed to bring good luck and radiate love
- Rectangle-shaped, grapefruit yellow citrine, named after the French word for lemon (citron), which was revered as a gift from the sun in ancient times and is one of two birthstones for November
- Oval-shaped blue topaz, also a November birthstone, may have been named for the legendary Topasos Island in the Red Sea where the Romans excavated a stone fo this name (but which is now called chrysolite)
- Reddish brown garnet, in a pear shape, which are often worn to signify truth and faith and are the birthstone for January
- Lime green, round peridot, which is also known as the evening emerald and is the birthstone for August
The five gems are each cradled within a sterling silver wire basket that features a shiny polish. The earrings have a stud that’s approximately 0.53 inches in length.
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Company:Â Amazon.com CollectionÂ
List Price:Â $80.00
Amazon Price:Â $55.00
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