Faceted teardrop gemstones reflect serious sparkle in these petite earrings by a California jewelry artist. The semiprecious stones are selected for color and brilliance and hand-wrapped using 14k gold-fill wire for strength and durability.
Garnet: January’s birthstone, in some cultures and eras it was believed to be a stone of protection, for stoking one’s creative fires, and for safe travel
Amethyst: February’s birthstone, named for the Greek word for “not drunk,” amethyst is a stone for peacefulness, calm, and clarity
Indicolite: Similar to emeralds but with captivating blue undertones, indicolite is believed to help with putting one’s ideas into words