Green Jasper Earrings

Tea green and slate-mottled jasper catches the eye in this pair of handmade earrings.

Price: $15.00

Jewelers turn to jasper for gem stones of fascinating hue and endless variety of patterns. No two stones of green jasper are alike. This pair of sterling silver earrings is one you will reach for again and again. Handmade in our Flowery Branch, Georgia jewelry studio.

Looking for a Jasper Jewelry Gift Set?
The pair of handcrafted sterling silver and jasper earrings featured here make an ideal match to our Green Jasper Bracelet. Your lucky recipient will be thrilled to receive a coordinated, complete gift of jewelry like this! Two Cat Studio's jewelers also accept custom jewelry orders if you are looking for a very special piece you don't see listed here.

The Glory of Sterling Silver
When you choose sterling silver jewelry, you are making a choice of the ages. Sterling silver is believed to have been discovered 6,000 years ago in Cappadocia. By 2,000 B.C., ancient peoples were expertly mining lead ore to extract the silver. Silver is also extracted from zinc.

The temples and the plazas of ancient Central and South America were inlaid and embossed with staggering amounts of silver. When the Spanish conquistadors struck land there, they were overwhelmed by the skill of the native craftsmen and the sheer abundance of precious metalwork. Archaeology has revealed to us that silver mines have been in operation throughout North and South America for hundreds of years.

Today, Australia, Chile, Peru, Mexico, and America are the world's leading producers of silver. Today's silver is mined primarily for three industries: fine silverware, jewelry, and photography. Sterling silver is preferred to gold by many women, and those who ascribe mystical properties to metals and gem stones attest that sterling silver has powers of protection for the wearer. It is said to improve one's intuition, and to connect one to the powers of the moon.

Care of your Sterling Silver Jewelry
Though silver is strong, it can be scratched if not properly stored. Store sterling silver pieces like the handcrafted earrings shown here in an individual padded drawer in your jewelry box, or in a separate jewelry pouch. Sterling silver jewelry should be kept in a cool, dry place. However, the good news is that even if your sterling silver earrings tarnish over time, you can easily restore them to their like-new shine.

You can purchase a commercial sterling silver jewelry cleaner at a jewelry shop or gem fair, or simply use the homemade recipe. With a soft cotton cloth, slightly dampened, gently rub a small amount of toothpaste over your sterling silver jewelry piece. Rub in soft, circular motions, rinse the piece, and then pat dry with a dry cloth. Allow the silver to air dry completely before storing it. With just a little bit of care, you will be enjoying your brilliant sterling silver earrings for years to come!