Gia Earring featuring natural Azurite-Malachite and glowing Emerald

THE STORY BEHIND THE JEWEL

Azurite and Malachite, often found together, beautifully intertwine their properties. Azurite, enhancing intuition and insight, pairs with Malachite’s association with the Heart Chakra, symbolizing love and emotional balance. Wearing Malachite fosters a heart connection to joy and inner peace. Linked to Venus in ancient Greece, Malachite was believed to attract love and, in the USA, prosperity due to its currency-like hue.

Emerald, particularly a naturally colored variant from Australia, radiates an extraordinary light, making it unique and captivating. Emerald is the birthstone for May and associated with the Heart Chakra like Malachite. Emerald symbolizes love, growth, and rejuvenation. Its deep green hue represents a connection to love, nurturing inner peace, and emotional balance.

ABOUT THE GIA DESIGN SERIES  

An Homage to Earth’s Splendor: Cynthia Renee, drawing on her background as a geologist, weaves the wonders of Earth into wearable art in the Gia series. Each piece, featuring polished rock or mineral, is a conduit that binds the wearer to Earth’s mesmerizing beauty and profound energy.

In days past, we were intimately connected to the elements, feeling the cool kiss of the breeze, the rhythm of the seasons, and the rain on our skin. Heaven and Earth were intertwined, their bond reflected in sacred objects and rituals, and these beautiful relics offered a comforting sense of unity with the world around us.

The evolution of our society, driven by relentless industrialization, has distanced us from these elemental ties. Yet, the Gia series seeks to bridge this gap. Each piece, thoughtfully designed to encapsulate vibrant gems, stands as a testament to life’s inherent beauty. They offer an escape, an opportunity for our imagination to soar, reminding us of our innate connection to the Earth and the nourishment it provides.

THE ELEMENTS

Gia earrings in 18 karat white gold featuring natural Azurite-Malachite accented by a pair of glowing Emeralds.  The Azurite-Malachite pair weighs 28.77 carats and is from the fabled Morenci Copper Mine, Arizona, USA and the 0.58 carat pair of Emerald is natural-color (no oil) from Australia.

Earrings are made with a heavy 10-mm parabolic friction nut for comfort and to prevent tipping.