Crystal Cove Gemstone Drop Stud Earrings 18ct Gold Plated

Luxury earrings to be worn solo, or make a statement by layering with your favourite huggies.  A unique design of Aquamarine, Rainbow Moonstone and Labradorite in a kaleidoscope of cool, coastal tones, destined to become your new go to piece. Perfect for upscale gifting. Gemstone colour and opaqueness will vary due to the unique nature of semi precious stone variation as each cut gem is individual.

Aquamarine This gemstone's name means water in Latin due to it's colour of pale sea water. The majority of this stone is found today in Brazil, but also in parts of Africa and the Ural mountains fo Russia. It is usually pale blue but can have greenish blue tones. It was first discovered in 1723 in Siberia and has been popular ever since for its beautiful appearance. It is associated with relaxation and purity as well as inspiring trust and was fabled to have been blessed by the sea goddesses to bring luck.

Rainbow Moonstone This stunning gemstone is a form of transparent Labradorite (a closely related feldsapr mineral). This is why is has similar flashes of light within the stone. Generally a pale off white it reflects indigo and violet when moved in the light. It is extracted most usually from deposits in India, Myanmar and Sri Lanka. Used by ancient civilsations this gemstone has a long history and has long been linked with the properties of protection, love and an allignment with nature. It was believed by ancient Romans that the gemstone was formed of moonlight and in India was reverred as sacred. In modern times it was made even more popular in the Art Nouveau period by French master goldsmith Rene Lalique.

Labradorite Labradorite is a feldspar mineral most commonly found in Madagascar, Scandinavia and Russia. With a beautiful irridescence ranging in colour tones of green and blues it contains flashes of gold and peacock making each stone unique. Named in 1770 after Labrador in Canada this gemstone has a more ancient history as it was used by the Inuits and revered by them due to their belief that the Northern Lights were trapped in the stone. It is thought to be the stone of transformation and helpful to impart strength at times of change.

• Handcrafted in 18ct Gold Plate on Jewellers Brass
• Set with genuine semi-precious Aquamarine, Rainbow Moonstone and Labradorite
• Earrings approx 3.8cm at longest point
• Traditional post and butterfly fastening