Sweet and dainty pair of sterling silver drop earrings, each featuring a round, highly-polished,  faceted amethyst and a teardrop-shaped natural moonstone, all suspended from a silver French wire. They are stamped on the reverse for sterling silver.

 

Amethyst is a variety of quartz, with various hues from lilac to deep purple and it has captivated mankind for centuries, with the stone found in the collections of royal families throughout Europe and Asia, with Catherine the Great of Russia particularly fond of the gemstone. It is the gem traditionally given for the sixth wedding anniversary as well as being the birthstone for the month of February.

 

Moonstone, an alternative birthstone for June, was named after "moonshine" because of its bluish-white shimmery appearance like the moon although it can also throw off a weak bluish/orange fluorescence. This gem ranges in appearance from semi-transparent to opaque and colourless to white, with a blue, silver, or white, milky iridescence effect.

 

These are a lovely little treasure and would be a much appreciated present for a February or June birthday or as an unusual addition to any jewellery collection.

 

Please note, photos are enlarged to show detail; scale can be assessed in photo 7.  Earrings will be supplied in the modern card gift box pictured. Thank you.