Purple amethyst round drop earrings, rhodium-plated 925 silver, 0.5x3.5 cm

They get noticed with the slightest movement, without ever weighing down the lobe. These round purple amethyst drop earrings are set on rhodium-plated 925 silver.

They measure 0.5 x 3.5 cm and weigh 2.2 g in total. Given their length, they look great with an open-necked top or hair worn up, letting them hang freely.

Amethyst is a purple quartz. It owes its color to traces of iron, transformed over time by the natural radioactivity of rocks, and it crystallizes notably in the geodes of ancient lava flows. The largest deposits are in Brazil and Uruguay, where geodes sometimes taller than a person are extracted, as well as in Zambia. Its color ranges from pale lilac to deep violet. Its name comes from the Greek amethystos, "not intoxicated": the Greeks believed it could protect against drunkenness. Long valued on a par with ruby and emerald, it has adorned bishops' rings and the British crown jewels. With a hardness of 7, it is well suited to everyday jewelry.

In lithotherapy, amethyst is the stone of serenity, temperance and wisdom. It is credited with a soothing effect that may help calm the mind, keep thoughts clear and encourage meditation. It may also help you get through anger, fear or worry. Tradition associates it with the Crown Chakra and the Third Eye, with the signs of Pisces, Sagittarius, Scorpio and Aquarius, and makes it the birthstone for February. These virtues belong to the beliefs of lithotherapy: they have not been scientifically proven and are in no way a substitute for medical advice.

Your rhodium-plated 925 silver jewelry needs no special care. Clean it in lukewarm, soapy water with a soft cloth, then dry it. Avoid hard brushes, which can scratch it, and harsh chemicals. Over time, the rhodium layer may wear off: a jeweler can then apply a new one.

Amethyst is a hard stone that stands up well to everyday wear, but it is sensitive to heat and thermal shock, and its color can fade if it is exposed to bright light for long periods. Take off your jewelry before a very hot bath, in the sauna or near a source of heat, and do not leave it behind a window in direct sunlight. To clean it, wash the stone in lukewarm, soapy water with a soft brush, rinse, then dry with a soft cloth. In lithotherapy, it is purified under a trickle of fresh water and recharged in moonlight, ideally on a quartz cluster; avoid recharging it in the sun, which could alter its color.

925 silver is an alloy made up of 92.5% pure silver. Rhodium plating gives it a shiny finish that limits tarnishing. Designed to be worn every day, with complete peace of mind: our jewelry complies with the European REACH regulations on nickel, lead and cadmium. Each piece is hallmarked and comes with its certificate of authenticity. The hallmarking combines the 925 fineness mark and a sponsor's mark registered in the European Union; only pieces too small to be stamped are exempt.

For you if you like long earrings and bold purples, or for someone close to you who isn't afraid of color. Rhodium-plated 925 silver is hypoallergenic and complies with REACH regulations: it suits most sensitive skin.