Amazonite Drop Earrings

A large Amazonite bead speared onto a torch forged sterling silver wire.  Measures 2 and 1/2 inches long.  French wire. Amazonite bead is beautifully hand-faceted.  Liver of Sulfur is used to create an antique finish. 

Materials: 

Sterling silver wire

Amazonite 

Get to Know Your Stones: 

Amazonite, nicknamed "The Amazon Stone," actually has a long history of utilization in Ancient Egypt, including jewelry and carving. The Egyptians were said to have named it after the Amazon women warriors, treasuring the stone for the courage they believed it evoked. Though Amazonite is found worldwide, it is most commonly mined in Russia, Myanmar, and India.