These sweet earrings have one round Clear Quartz Crystal bead between two round Amethyst beads. They're on Sterling Silver ear wires and have rubber locks on the backs for safety. THere are tiny Delica Glass spacer beads at the bottoms.

Amethsyt is Febraury's birthstone and has been considered a stone of royalty for eons! As per firemountaingems.com, "With purple being the color of royalty in the ancient Mediterranean, Amethyst quickly became a symbol of power and wealth. It adorned the robes and crowns of monarchs and was valued as highly as ruby, emerald, and sapphire. Amethyst continues to hold court in the regalia of royalty and religious leaders alike—including pieces in the British Crown Jewels and those worn by officials in the Church of Scotland and Roman Catholic Church.

Amethyst is also the birthstone for February. Amethyst meaning today often connects to peace, clarity and spiritual growth, making it a thoughtful gift and a powerful choice in jewelry design.

Because of its mythic association with sobriety, Amethyst has long been believed to prevent intoxication and curb indulgence. These Amethyst properties have made the stone a symbol of clarity, discipline and wisdom. Worn to enhance decision-making and protect the mind, amethyst was often gifted to young warriors to promote clear thinking in battle.

Leonardo da Vinci claimed Amethyst could dispel evil thoughts and sharpen the intellect. It has been used by healers to heighten intuition and spiritual awareness. Across cultures, Amethyst meaning represents peace, serenity and unity. Many people use amethyst during meditation for spiritual balance and clarity.

Some naturopaths also associate Amethyst with supporting sleep, regulating sugar imbalances and relieving headaches."

"Quartz crystal was once believed to be an eternal ice sent by the heavenly gods. Until the late 1500s, many scholars thought this stone was fossilized ice. Quartz crystal is actually a mineral—one of the most abundant minerals in the Earth's continental crust—composed of silicon and oxygen.

Quartz can be icy clear or have inclusions, veils, bubbles and various colors. It is also known as rock crystal, crystal quartz, universal crystal or clear quartz.

People in the earliest recorded times believed in the magical powers of quartz. Ancient Roman, Egyptian and Greek civilizations used quartz crystals as potent talismans. The word quartz is thought to come from the German word "quarz," and the word crystal comes from the Greek word "krystallos," which means ice.

The ancient Japanese believed quartz formed from the breath of a white dragon and regarded quartz crystal meaning to be perfection. Quartz has been used throughout history in rain rituals, in crystal skulls and in crystal balls, used to predict the future since the Middle Ages.

Once thought to be eternal ice sent by the gods, quartz crystal is actually a mineral that is prized by many for magical, mystical and implied metaphysical powers. Not only that, in electronics, quartz crystal meaning is tied to its ability to maintain a consistent frequency when subjected to an electric current.

Quartz crystal is a power stone that's prized for its perceived abilities as a healing stone. It is known as the most powerful healing stone of the mineral kingdom, able to work on any condition. It has been called the "Universal Crystal" because of its many uses and is beneficial for manifesting, healing, meditation, protection and channeling.

Due to its ability to balance, quartz is thought to be excellent for harmonizing and stabilizing one's environment and helpful in romantic relationships. It is said to amplify healing energy and is reputed to be particularly effective for chronic fatigue, arthritis, bone injuries, depression, diabetes, fibromyalgia and intestinal troubles. It is also believed to improve mental and physical energy, stamina and physical strength.

The quartz crystal meaning in modern crystal healing emphasizes its role as a powerful energy amplifier and cleanser. Quartz is said to enhance spiritual growth, spirituality and wisdom. Because it is believed to clarify thought processes and emotions, it is thought to increase inspiration and creativity. It is also reputed to help with concentration, studying and retaining what one learns."

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