Sterling Silver India Amethyst Hammered Medallion Earrings

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Material: Genuine Sterling Silver (925 silver, 92.5% silver content) Stone(s): 2 genuine amethyst Overall Dimension of Each (including hooks): 1.5 x 0.75 x 0.25 inches Back Type: H ook Weight: 6.2 grams Stamp/Mark: 925 Origin: India Serial Number: e25609 Amethyst is an extremely sought-after gem which has been valued by many civilizations since antiquity. A variety of vitreous quartz, amethyst often forms dramatic prismatic crystals which are often formed into jewelry without being cut. Brazil and Uruguay are common sources of high quality amethyst. In the early Christian church, amethyst was believed to guard against intoxication, hence its derivation from the Greek "amethustos," meaning "not drunk." Show more