Down to Earth Jewellery
Large Sapphire Short Dangly Earrings (September Birthstone)
Natural raw sapphire copper dangly earrings, handmade with love and care. Gemstones are approximately 12-14mm big. (Total length of earrings are +/_ 3.5cm)
The earring findings (the parts that go through the ears) are copper, plated with rose gold and therefore hypoallergenic.
The gemstones we use are raw and unpolished, so they might have some” imperfections”. (In our opinion it adds to the beauty and individuality of each piece!)
Jewellery pieces are created by a process called copper electroforming, which allows for the deposition of copper electrolytes over several hours in a copper/acid solution. This results in unique and unpredictable textures, as the entire process is organic.
Please be aware that the colour of copper darkens over time, and the item can be cleaned using a sachet of Copperbrite and a soft cloth. (Available here) Copper can potentially turn the skin green as it reacts with the chemicals in some skins. A coat of clear nail polish will prevent this.
About Sapphire:
One of the four precious gemstones, sapphire is part of the corundum family. While red corundum is called ruby, all the other colours in this family are classified as sapphires. The sapphire and ruby siblings are the hardest stones after diamonds, scoring a 9 on the Mohs hardness scale.
The word sapphire is derived from the Latin and Greek words for “blue” namely sapphirius and sappheiros. Although you will probably think of a rich blue colour, sapphires actually come in almost every colour of the rainbow!
Birthstone: September
Anniversary stone: 5th, 45th, 75th
Symbolism:
Known as the Stone of Kings, sapphire has always been associated with royalty. It was worn for protection as well as to attract wealth. For centuries, the sapphire has been seen as a symbol of the heavens, a guardian of innocence, bestower of truth and promoter of good health. Also known as the wisdom stone, it is meant to represent intelligence, clear thinking, education and the ability to make wise choices.
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