Grey Freshwater Pearls and faceted Amethyst stones make these earrings an elegant addition to your waredrobe . Sterling Silver leverback hooks. Earrings measures 1.25" A variety of crystalline quartz occurring in colors that range from a pale violet to a deep, intense purple. The Russian monarch Catherine the Great was passionate about amethysts, and there are also many examples found in the British Crown Jewels. Bishops traditionally wear amethyst rings. It can be used to shield negativity. Each earring is hand-made and may differ slightly from the photograph. Contact me for custom order info - these earrings can be made in a number of different stones, lengths, and in gold instead of silver. Feel free to contact me with requests These earrings match the grey pearl and amethyst bracelet. If you buy both, you will get them for $55! http://www.1000markets.com/products/94953