Star-accessories – exquisite earrings

If a woman wants to stand out because of her accessories, then it’s mandatory for her to wear a star-accessory that will draw others’ attention to her. When a woman decides what jewels she’ll wear in a certain circumstance and she’ll opt for something else than a parure, she’ll have a preferred adornment for sure. It is the statement jewelry item that will be much praised by the others.

These amazing earrings are definitely perfect for the role of star-accessory of an outfit.

Carved Fossilized Mammoth Penguin And Diamond Earrings by BOCHIC

ANA DE COSTA - GANDHI ZAMBIAN EMERALD EARRINGS

Georgian Yellow Gold and Amethyst Long Iberian Pendant Earrings, circa 1750 - Fred Leighton Estate Jewels

 BOGH-ART Earrings - white & rose gold, white & grey natural pearl, pink & colorless diamond earrings

Faraone Mennella Earrings - 18kt gold with green tourmaline, smoky quartz and white diamonds pave'

Birthstones and recommended jewelry for you – part 3 (February - May)

It’s time for the last part of our series dedicated to birthstones, so this post is especially for those of you born between February and May:

February: Amethyst

* The ancient Egyptians believed amethyst could keep a person from being poisoned.

* Medieval churchmen used amethyst rings and jewels to promote divine revelations and wisdom, since amethyst was considered a symbol of Christian love and sacrifice.

* Amethyst also was said to enhance courage and creativity, to promote intuition, psychic development and even self-esteem, to deflect anger, and protect the wearer against evil.

Attrape-moi…si tu m'aimes "Galet" ring in 18-carat white gold, diamonds and facetted amethyst - by Chaumet

 March: Aquamarine

* It was called "The Sailor's Stone", due to its sea-like colors, and was thought to protect sailors and people traveling over water.

* In the perception of Hindu mystics, the amethyst helped to promote mental clarity and to improve one's public speaking.

* In today’s belief, this gem provides inner calm and enhances both verbal and written communication. 

Antique Diamond and Aquamarine Pendant Earrings, circa 1890 - via Fred Leighton

 April: Diamond

*Diamonds’ unique hardness and high refractive index have inspired legends:

-> to the Greeks, they were teardrops from the gods

-> to the Romans, they came from the falling stars that tipped the arrow of Eros, the god of love

-> for Hindus, diamonds were the lightning that armed the hand of the god Indra

Open lattice bracelet - 340 round diamonds, 25.84 , platinum setting - by Harry Winston

May: Emerald

*Ancient people believed that emerald could heal maladies or improve vision.

* In ancient times, it was also believed that emeralds could help people see into the future.

Emerald Cuff by BOGH-ART