Half Bloom amazonite silver earrings

Silver with amazonite

Inspired by the motifs found on Afghan and Persian carpets, these stylish, easy to wear earrings were made to be worn alone or to complement the pendants in this collection. Carpets are found in most homes in the region and the intricate patterns and designs derived from the beauty of nature are reflected in the piece.

The amazonite name is taken from that of the Amazon River from which green stones were formerly obtained, though it is unknown whether those stones were amazonite. Although it has been used for over two thousand years, as attested by archaeological finds in Egypt and Mesopotamia, no ancient or medieval authority mentions it. It was first described as a distinct mineral only in the 18th century.