Grove Cactus Flower Dangle Earrings

Delicate blossoms blooming in a desert oasis. Trios of green kyanite and emeralds adorn little handmade silver flowers. Made for warmer weather. Handmade Shepherd hook earwires. Measure 1 3/4”. Sterling silver, which has been oxidized and hand polished for an antique finish. About emerald:  Prized since ancient times, a fine emerald can be more expensive than a high quality diamond of the same carat weight.  Emeralds are green members of the popular beryl family of minerals.  Mummies were often buried with emeralds and the gems were popular in ancient Rome.  They have graced Crown Jewels and embellished the thrones of some of the oldest dynasties in history.  In ancient times emeralds held a real fascination for the people.  Emeralds were, in fact, considered to be a cure for many diseases.  As a result of such claims, emeralds were greatly sought after and a profitable trade was established between Egypt and nations as far away as India.  Emerald symbolism encompasses not only royalty