Regal and lavish deep red Garnet and Citrine earrings, exclusively handmade and designed by Empress Jewellery. Created in 925 sterling silver, and electroplated with 3 microns thickness of 23ct gold. These ravishing Garnet and Citrine earrings measure 60 x 13mm. 
 
Citrine is a highly sought after stone with a stunningly beautiful colour. Its colouration can vary from pale yellow to a deep orange-red. Citrine owes its colour to iron impurities within the Quartz at the time of its formation. Though Citrine deposits could be found all over the world, now the gemstone is much harder to come by. It is currently mined in Brazil and Uruguay. In ancient times Citrine was often referred to as Chrysolitus, Greek for Golden Stone. Throughout the Middle Ages, Citrine was known as “the merchant’s stone” or “the money stone” as it was believed to bring prosperity and wealth to those who wore it.
 
Garnets have been found in jewellery from the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. It was also one of the most popular gemstones used during the Victorian era of jewellery. There are many different myths about the origins of the beautiful Garnet, and they are a symbol of love. One such myth suggests that the Garnet originated with Persephone, the Greek goddess. Persephone was captured by Hades, the god of the underworld. Before Hades released Persephone, he wanted to guarantee her return, so he gave her some pomegranate seeds. In Greek mythology, a pomegranate is referenced as a gift of love and is associated with eternity. The word garnet comes from the Latin "granatus," which means seed. The next time you eat a pomegranate, you will notice the seeds' resemblance to the stunning Garnet. 
 
These opulent earrings are available with free shipping within Australia.