Gia Earring featuring Natural Azurite-Malachite and Spessartite Garnet

THE STORY BEHIND THE JEWELS

Azurite and Malachite, frequently found together, blend intuition-enhancing and heart-connecting properties. Azurite aids in insight, while Malachite, linked to the Heart Chakra, enhances love and emotional balance. Revered by Ancient Greeks as a symbol of Venus, Malachite is believed to attract love and, in the USA, prosperity.

The luscious orange Spessartine Garnet, is the birthstone for January and linked to the Sacral Chakra.  It fosters self-confidence, creativity, and passionate feelings and assists in embracing pleasure, sexuality, and fertility, helping individuals shine and connect deeply with others. This vibrant gem promotes a balanced and joyful expression of one’s true self.

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 ELEMENTS

“Gia” earrings in 18 karat yellow gold featuring natural Azurite-Malachite accented by a pair of spicy Spessartite Garnet. The Azurite-Malachite pair weighs 16.30 carats and is from the fabled Morenci Copper Mine, Arizona, USA and the 1.51 carats pair of Spessartite are from Nigeria.

Earrings are made with a heavy 10-mm parabolic friction nut for comfort and to prevent tipping and have tails on the back to support drops for versatility – wouldn’t these be lovely with a pearl or gemstone drop?

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.

How to Wear:  These earrings do have a tail on the back to suspect removable drops, particularly pearls form our Progressive Pearls System.  Below is a photo of the earring with a Sunstone Drop.