A red, white and blue pair of Earrings, made of 925 Sterling Silver with 1.31cts of dazzling Cuamba Garnet, 1.22cts of glistening White Topaz and 0.31 cts of beautiful Iolite. This pair of earrings would be perfect to wear on the 4th of July.
Precious metal: 925 Sterling Silver
Average Weight: 2.20g
Number of Gemstones: 14
Shape: Round
Total Carat Weight: 2.84cts
Birthstone Month:
Garnet is the gemstone for the month of January.
History & Lore:
The name Garnet comes from the Latin word granatium which means “pomegranate”.
Many believe Garnet was likened to the pomegranate because its coloration is
similar to the seeds of the fruit.
It
is believed that Noah used a huge Garnet to illuminate the night to help steer
his ark to safety. Garnets have been used
by many explorers and travelers because they believed it protected the wearer
when journeying far from home.
Garnets have also been set in shields, armor, and buckles by crusaders. They believed it gave protection from wounds and
stopped bleeding. Many native tribes from North, Central, and South America
wore Garnets to ward off evil influences and spirits.
The
Hunzas used Garnet bullets to fend off the British troops during their quarrel
of 1892. They believed it was stronger and more deadly than lead.
It is
said to be the stone of romantic love and passion, enhancing sensuality,
sexuality, and intimacy. Garnet is the ultimate gift of love. It is said to awaken
creativity, positive energy, and self-confidence, and can bring success to
one's career or business. Garnets have been thought to treat infectious
diseases, blood poisoning, and heart and lung diseases. It is also a protective
stone which is effective for protection from evil and nightmares and one that
can be used for spiritual healing. While it is primarily associated with the
root chakra, it is effective at opening other chakras depending upon the color
of the stone in question.
The Garnet is a popular gemstone choice the world over because it is a natural,
untreated gemstone that is generally affordable. Whilst the red colors are
generally priced so as to be accessible to all, some green varieties of Garnet
can fetch thousands of dollars per carat.
Garnet
is most commonly found in shades of red, but can actually be found in every
color of the spectrum, except pure blue. Because Garnet is such a diversified
gemstone family and in plentiful supply, the Garnet can easily adapt to any new
fashion or color trend and can complement everyone's personal style.
Topaz
Birthstone Month:
Blue
Topaz is associated with the birthstone month of December.
History & Lore:
Topaz has long been related to desire and the name is believed to have been
derived from the Sanskrit word 'tapas' meaning heat, fire and passion. It is
also said to have been derived from the Greek word 'topazos' or 'topazion',
meaning “to search.” Topazion was also the name of an island in the Red Sea
which is commonly known as Zebirget or St. John's Island in Egypt.
The Egyptians believed Topaz would protect them from harm
because it was colored by the sun god Ra's golden arms. The Romans believed a
similar theory and associated Topaz with their sun god, Jupiter.
Topaz has also been biblically referenced as one of the
gemstones used to make the 'Breastplate of Judgment' worn by Aaron.
Topaz is said to increase the wearer’s intelligence,
creativity and wisdom, and can enhance one's spiritual potential. It is also
known to aid in meditation and in the divine manifestation of desired objects.
Topaz is said to bring physical and intellectual vigor,
good health, and is said to offer protection against infectious diseases.
Topaz comes in a variety of shapes, colors and sizes. Its
brilliance and clarity are its chief attractions. A hard stone, Topaz is very
difficult to scratch, although it can be brittle. Imperial Topaz occurs
naturally in colors ranging from a light golden yellow to deep reddish orange.
Red and intense pink are the rarest and desirable colors for Topaz. A gem with
these colors will command a relatively high price. Bright orange colored Topaz,
also known as Imperial Topaz, falls into the moderate price range and is easier
to find. Blue Topaz, having a low to moderate price range, is very popular.