My Hearts all Lavender and Lace...... Earrings

Description

These sterling silver filigree hearts are drenched in varying shades of amethyst, along with rose quartz chips. With a sterling silver wire looped from the heart, amethyst chips flow into a faceted ( light amethyst) teardrop ("B"), which is highlighted by sterling silver beads. A straight drop of dark amethyst hangs from the center of the heart, reflecting the light which flanks it.Of course the earwires are also sterling silver.
This is a one of a kind and would be a welcome addition to any wardrobe!

Amethyst is the most highly valued stone in the quartz group. Because amethyst was thought to encourage celibacy and symbolize piety, it played an important role in the ornamentation of Catholic and other churches in the Middle Ages. It was considered to be the stone of bishops and they still often wear amethyst rings. The name literally means, "not drunken" (Greek), because amethyst was traditionally worn to guard against drunkenness, instilling a sober and serious mind.
According to Greek legend, the God Bacchus was angered by goddess Diana and decided to take revenge by having the next person he saw devoured by tigers. The first person to cross his path was a beautiful maiden named Amethyst. Amethyst called upon Diana for protection and Diana turned her into a hard, clear stone. Bacchus came to regret his deed, and in despair poured his favorite beverage, a nice purple grape wine, over the clear stone statue that Amethyst had become. The color was absorbed by the stone, and became permanently purple. This particular legend has led to the belief that amethyst has the power to prevent intoxication.
Amethyst is one of the most popular metaphysical stones. Leonardo Da Vinci wrote that amethyst has the power to dissipate evil thoughts and quicken the intelligence. Amethyst is a great stone to use if you are trying to increase your psychic abilities and enhance your intuition.
Amethyst has been a symbol of peace, purity and unification and can aid in bringing serenity and calmness. Use amethyst to treat insomnia and promote peaceful and healing sleep. It is also commonly used to relieve headaches, sugar imbalances and general edginess, bringing an overall sense of spiritual balance.

Rose quartz came to be known as the stone of love and reconciliation from the Greek myth about Aphrodite and Adonis. Their blood was commingled when Aphrodite was cut by a thorn bush while saving Adonis from an attack by Ares (disguised as a wild boar). Their blood stained white quartz to make it a rose-pink color. Later, it became customary for the Romans to use the stone as a gift of love.
Rose quartz is associated with love, the heart and beauty, and is thought to be a healing aid for the heart chakra. Imbalances of this chakra have been said to cause colds, allergies and psychosomatic illnesses. When in balance, the heart chakra is thought to make one open to love and compassion. Some believe that rose quartz has calming effects and helps people develop strong friendships.

Added on Nov 06, 2009