Balls: 9 - 12 mm

These darling ball earrings come in four beautiful semi-precious stones: blue lace agate, charoite, malachite, and rhodochrosite. Each smooth stone ball is beaded with sterling silver findings and is completed with high quality, tarnish-resistant Argentium ear wires. Please continue reading below to discover more information about the semi-precious gemstones and metals used in the making of these earrings!

Blue Lace Agate:
Agate is a popular variety of quartz that is characterized by its combination of bright color and translucence, as well as its banded appearance. Blue lace agate is characterized by banded layers of snowy whites and light blues. It is considered to be a stone of encouragement and support, beckoning tranquility and soothing nerves.

Charoite:
Charoite is a silicate mineral that is exclusively found along the Chara River in Russia. It primarily features gorgeous swirls of purple, lavender, and violet but may also contain inclusions of black, brown, white, and pale green. Charoite can range in its level of chatoyancy and often displays a silky, lustrous look. It is believed to be a stone of transformation and inspiration. It is said to enhance spiritual growth, self-esteem, and allow for the release of negative emotions.

Malachite:
The name malachite derives from the Greek "malachitis", which means "mallow-green stone". Malachite is also known as a "stone of transformation" and is believed to draw out impurities and assist oneself in changing situations.

Rhodochrosite:
Rhodochrosite comes from the Greek “rhodon”, meaning “rose”, and “chroma”, meaning “color”. It displays shades of pink, pale brown, gray, and creamy white but is usually rose-red in its purest and most rare forms. Rhodochrosite has several monikers, including “Inca Rose”, based on the Incan belief that it was the blood of past kings and queens turned to stone; “Raspberry Spar” or “Manganese Spar”, so called for its color and mineral content. This stone is believed to boost self-confidence, bring balance to life, and help one cope with life’s problems in a graceful manner. It is also said to be a stone of love and freedom. Rhodochrosite is the Colorado state mineral and the national gemstone of Argentina.

DETAILS:
Earrings -
Blue lace agate balls: 12 mm
Earrings hang at appx. 1 1/4" in length (including ear wire)

Charoite balls: 14 mm
Earrings hang at appx. 1 1/2" in length (including ear wire)

Malachite green balls: 10 mm
Earrings hang at appx. 1 1/4" in length (including ear wire)

Rhodochrosite pink balls: 9 mm
Earrings hang at appx. 1 1/4" in length (including ear wire)

Sterling silver beads, headpins and ear wires
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Strikingly beautiful semi-precious gemstone and Zuni-style jewelry. Handcrafted in Fort Collins, CO (USA).

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