These pretty stick beads earrings are designed by Muja Juma in the Netherlands and handmade -fairly and ethically- in India. They are made of gold plated silver sterling and semi-precious stones. We also have these earrings with 3 mm stick beads.
They are made in such a way that they don't fall out of your ears, even though they don't have a lock at the back. Brilliant!
The meaning of these gemstones are as follows:
Blue Chalcedony is a mineral that forms blue crystals. Calcedonite is often associated with the power to increase understanding.
Blue Chalcedony can range from a light transparent blue to a solid baby or sky blue.
Garnet is known as the energy stone. It is often used for meditational peruses and is often worn as a talisman for good luck. It is also believed that by wearing this stone it can increase energy levels and help build self confidence. Because of its associations with the heart, inner fire and life force, Garnet is also considered the symbol of love.
The most common colour for Garnets is red. The red colour is often a combination of light and dark red.
Pearl is a gemstone of inner wisdom. It is said to have huge healing energy. As it carries the lucid movement of water within itself, the pearl is all about inviting you to find your own balance and flow. The colour of Pearl is a shimmering white.
Peach Moonstone stimulates the mind, supports the heart and is said to bring out the best in people. The loving energy that this stone provides promotes loving in all situations. The colour of Peach Moonstone is a shade of brown to a light peach colour.
Lapis Lazuli is known to be a universal symbol of wisdom and truth. It is one of the most sought after stones in history. Its deep blue colour remains to be a symbol of royalty and honour. The colour is blue.
Rose Quartz is known as the stone of universal love. It is believed to be the stone that restores trust and harmony in relationships and encourages unconditional love.
Rose Quartz ranges from very light pink (almost white) to medium - dark pink.
Amazonite the soothing stone. Amazonite stands for calming the brain and nervous system. It balances masculine and feminine energy creating clarity to see different points of view. The most common colour for Amazonite is green/blue. The stone also sometimes occurs in a light green colour to turquoise.