These Peridot Loop Earrings swirl around the lobe to hug them in shimmering silver. The loop-de-loop design of these silver earrings is an example of the clean lines artist Michelle Winston brings to her handmade Eastern metal crafts. These substantial Peridot earrings measure 2.1 inches and are set with four glowing peridots in an intriguing array of geometric cuts. The large hoop design of these Peridot Loop Earrings hangs prominently from the earlobe.
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The Asian nation of Nepal, where jewelry designer Michelle Winston is based, is renowned for its silver crafts. Because of its purity, silver has significant importance in Nepalese society. There, silver crafts are entirely made by hand with an extreme attention to craftsmanship.
The birthstone for August, the peridot is an ancient gemstone that is as popular today as it was centuries ago. As early as the second millennium B.C. peridots were used in Egyptian jewelry. The Egyptian coast of Aswan has long been exhausted of the peridots that were found there, but the Kashmir region now supplies paler-hued peridots of incomparable color and transparency.
These Peridot and Silver earrings measure approximately 2.1 inches.
- Handmade in Nepal by Michelle Winston
- Post and loops made of fine sterling silver
- Four peridot stones set in silver
- Each piece is unique and can vary from the picture since natural material tends to vary from piece to piece
- Measurement is approximate
- Exclusive to Blue Gobi
All gemstones, including peridots, should be wiped clean with a soft cloth to avoid scratching their surface. Wash the stones with warm soapy water, gently brush them with a toothbrush and then wipe them dry.
Silver jewelry should be stored in an airtight container with a soft lining. Cleaning with soap and water and buffing with a soft cloth will keep your silver shiny as new. Avoid exposure of your silver jewelry to abrasive cleansers and bleach, which may cause discoloration.