You'll feel like you are carrying summer with you when you wear these earrings, no matter what the weather is out there. They have a presence, but are light and comfortable at just 2 grams each.
The sterling silver leaves are cut out by hand using my jeweler's saw. A 3mm faceted peridot is set at the top of each earring, glittering with a lovely summery yellow-green. The hand made ear wires are sterling silver.
Peridot is one of August's birthstones!
SIZE: These earrings hang about 2 inches, and are about 5/8 inches wide. The peridot gems are each 3mm. Each earring weighs 2 grams.
MATERIALS: Sterling silver, peridot
PROPERTIES OF STONES (information compiled from various sources): Peridot is said to be a stone of lightness that can help someone who is going through depression. It is supposed to balance the process of emotional release and foster emotional balance, security and inner peace. Peridot is one of August's birthstone.
This is an original piece of jewelry designed and handcrafted by Barbara Kay Bureker in my SW Washington studio. All work and images ©2014-2024 by Barbara Kay Jewelry.
