Ruby Ear Climber Studs (July Birthstone)

Make a statement with these ruby ear climber studs!

Dimensions are: 22mm long, and a 5mm gap for the earlobe.  Simply thread the stud part through the ear, position in place, and give a gentle squeeze to secure.

Either buy as a pair or as singles for your right or left ear.

Made with solid copper and rose gold plated to preserve the finish, making them hypoallergenic. The plating will wear off in time, revealing the natural copper colour underneath. Copper is a natural antibacterial agent, and the wearing of copper jewellery is considered to have a therapeutic effect on the human body.

All jewellery comes beautifully packaged in a jewellery box with gemstone info card and care guide. 

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 Ruby

Ruby is one of the four precious gemstones and is part of the corundum family. The name ruby derives from the Latin word rubrum, which means red. Rubies range in shades; from pinkish to blood-red. Ruby and sapphire (the blue form of corundum), are siblings and they are the hardest stones after diamonds, scoring a 9 on the Mohs hardness scale. The first written references to ruby deposits come from the 6^th century AD.

Birthstone: July

Anniversary stone: 15^th and 40^th

Symbolism:                  

Rubies are associated with intense passion, good luck, contentment, success, energy, enthusiasm and personal inspiration. Some even believe they have the power to attract and maintain love! They were also worn by Burmese soldiers for protection and some still believe them to protect from danger. Rubies are referred to four different times in the Bible, where they are associated with beauty and wisdom.