Teal Kyanite Half Moon Argentium Sterling Silver Earrings

These rose cut teal colored Kyanite cabochons have been set in Argentium sterling silver with a fine silver decorative star and Argentium granules at the bottom.

*There is also a pendant with the same stone available.

Naturally colorless, Kyanite owes its famous blue hue to the presence of chromium, although its color spectrum ranges from blue to violet, including shades of green, yellow, pink, white, brown, and gray. The color can vary depending on trace elements found in the stone, such as iron or chromium, which add green, yellow, or emerald tones. Quartz or muscovite inclusions may also be present, adding unique visual depth to the stone.
Until the 20th century, kyanite was often mistaken for sapphire due to their shared blue hue and similar appearance, which contributed to blurring the distinct historical accounts of the two stones. This confusion long prevented disthene from developing its own mythological or legendary stories, often allowing better-known stones to take its place in ancient narratives.
Mentions online suggest that kyanite may have been used as a compass as far back as Antiquity. Thanks to its electrical properties and its ability to align itself along precise axes when rubbed, some claim it was suspended from a single hair to guide travelers, particularly sailors and land explorers. While this story is intriguing, there is little historical evidence to support it. It is therefore likely that this anecdote is more rooted in modern folklore than in any ancient practice.

-Argentium sterling silver
-1 1/8” long from the top of the ear wire
-7/8 in diameter
-One (1) pair
- All items will be sent with a signature requirement- if you do not want this service please send me a note at checkout, but please understand that I cannot refund an unsigned for package if it has been lost to parcel bandits.

Why Argentium Sterling Silver?
Purer:
Argentium sets new purity standards for silver. Argentium is always purer than traditional sterling silver.
Natural Beauty:
Plating is prone to wear and tear and is commonly used on silver items to give the temporary illusion of purity. Argentium is the natural color of pure silver through and through.
Brighter:
Argentium silver is brighter than platinum, white gold and traditional sterling silver. It is the whitest of them all.
Longer lasting shine:
Argentium silver is low maintenance, easy to care for and simple to keep clean.
Responsible:
Argentium guarantees traceability of its raw silver. It is certified that Argentium is produced using only recycled silver.


ARGENTIUM® is a registered trademark of Argentium International Limited. Quail Hill Design LLC is a licensed member of the Argentium Silver Guild.

All items will be sent with a signature requirement- if you do not want this service please send me a note at checkout, but please understand that I cannot refund an unsigned for package if it has been lost to parcel bandits.