18ct White Gold Amethyst Butterfly Earrings ESA00477.

Measurements:- 10mm x 8mm.

Crafted in 18ct yellow Gold and set with twelve round radiant purple amethyst stones to the wings. Ideal for showing off your fun side, these stunning delicate butterfly earrings will add a feminine touch to your outfit and make you feel great every time you wear them, in fact you probably won’t want to take them off, unless its to change them for the ruby ones or perhaps the emerald version or one of the many other colour stones we have in this collection.

Love is like a butterfly, it goes where it pleases and it pleases wherever it goes.

18ct White Gold Amethyst Butterfly Stud Earrings.

The Story of Bacchus and Amethyst.

Long ago, a beautiful maiden was on her way to worship at the Temple of Diana. However, she had the misfortune of crossing paths with the god of wine, Bacchus. Angered since he’d just suffered some slight, he’d vowed to take revenge on the next person he met. He spied the maid and unleashed his two guardian tigers upon her. As the great beasts bounded towards the hapless lass, the goddess Diana intervened. To spare her such a terrible fate, she turned her into a pure, clear stone.

Immediately, Bacchus felt remorse. He poured his wine over the stone to atone for his actions, staining the crystal a deep, violet hue. And so, the maiden Amethyst lent her name to the crystal.

Although presented in a Classical guise, this myth only dates from the Renaissance. The French poet Remy Belleau created this story in 1576 as part of a poem on gemstone beliefs. Nevertheless, the idea that the stone could guard against drunkenness does go back to the Ancient Greeks. Amethystos means “not drunk” in Ancient Greek. They believed you could drink all night and remain sober if you had an amethyst in your mouth or on your person.

The Amethyst.

From passion and from care kept free

Shall Pisces’ children ever be

Who wear so all the world may see

The Amethyst

Twelve 2.5mm round brilliant cut amethyst-associated qualities, sincerity and peace.

These earrings are truly outstanding and create a dazzling display of sparkle and colourful style.

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