Green aventurine drop earrings, rhodium-plated 925 silver, 1x2.3 cm

Want a bold green close to your face? These drop earrings pair green aventurine with rhodium-plated 925 silver, for a touch of color that's easy to wear.

They measure 1 x 2.3 cm and weigh 4.2 g. Their butterfly back holds them firmly in place: wear your hair tied back to let them move.

Aventurine is a quartzite, a rock made of fused quartz grains, in which tiny mineral flakes, most often green mica, are trapped. They are what catch the light and give the stone its subtle sparkle, called aventurescence. Its name has an unexpected history: it comes from the Italian a ventura, "by chance", in memory of a glittering glass made by accident by Murano glassmakers in the 17th century; the stone, which resembles it, took its name. Green aventurine comes mainly from India; it is also found in Brazil, Russia and Spain. The most common is green, from soft green to deep green; it also exists in blue, orange or brown. It is cut into beads, cabochons and small objects, and it is said to bring good luck.

The stone in your jewelry comes from India.

In lithotherapy, aventurine is the stone of luck, optimism and prosperity. It is credited with a soothing energy that may help calm negative thoughts and find a form of inner peace. It may also encourage creativity and decision-making, and help you seize the opportunities that come your way. Tradition associates it with the Heart Chakra and with the signs of Sagittarius, Taurus and Virgo. These are the benefits that lithotherapy attributes to it: they have not been scientifically proven and are in no way a substitute for medical advice. Wearing aventurine is first and foremost the pleasure of a stone that sparkles gently in the light, most often in a fresh green.

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.

Aventurine is a fairly hard stone, easy to wear every day. However, it can be scratched by harder stones and dislikes both harsh chemicals and high heat. Store your jewelry in a separate pouch, away from bright light, and take it off for housework. To clean it, wash the stone in lukewarm, soapy water, rinse, then dry it with a soft cloth; an occasional clean is enough. In lithotherapy, it is purified with incense or white sage smoke, and recharged by placing it on a flower of life or for a few hours in moonlight, rather than in the sun. Avoid salt water baths for this stone, as they do not suit the setting.

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 bold colors and jewelry that moves, or for someone close to you with a soft spot for green. Rhodium-plated 925 silver is hypoallergenic and complies with REACH regulations: it suits most sensitive skin.