Sterling Silver Carnelian and Garnet Dangle Earrings

Carnelian and garnet dangle earrings.

Carnelian is the most well-known and, in most cases, the least expensive chalcedony kind. The color of this semi-precious quartz stone varies from a gleaming yellow-orange to a rich, near-reddish-orange to a deep reddish-brown. It can also range in transparency from completely transparent to semi-opaque.

Garnets are a category of minerals that are closely related and come in practically every color. Vivid orange to orangy red are the finest hues for spessartine. It's unusual for spessartine to have no apparent inclusions in the eye. The dazzling stone is created by the strong hue, lack of inclusions, and expert cutting.

• Materials: Carnelian, Garnet, .925
• Color: Red/Orange, Silver
• Approx. Dimensions: 2" drop, .25" W x 1.5" H
• Approx. Weight: 10 grams

By: Kate Wells