Long Black Obsidian & Amethyst Earrings

3” long, black Obsidian teardrops, Amethyst faceted briolette, sterling silver wire & ear wires.

Obsidian, named after the Roman, Obsius, was used in ancient times in amulets and jewelry. It frequently has a gold or silver sheen to it, caused by inclusions. Deposits are in Ecuador, Indonesia, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, and the United States.

Amethyst (Greek for 'non drunken') is the most highly valued stone in the quartz group. There are mines all over the world but the most well known are in Brazil. It has been prized for it’s beauty and legendary energies for thousands of years; it is known to have been used by the Neolithic people in Europe since at least as early as 25,000 B.C. it has long been viewed as a stone of royalty, being used in crowns, scepters and the rings of Bishops. The greeks believed Amethyst would prevent intoxication, calm anger, and relieve frustrated passion. It is also good for protection, purification, and the release of addictions