Amethyst Earrings | February birthstone | 16mm Oval | Sterling Silver

A 16mm x 12mm oval amethyst set in an ornate double bezel, hanging from a 15mm ear wire drop, small enough for everyday wear, but the double frame gives them more presence than a plain single-bezel setting would.

Why we love Amethyst

Amethyst's purple ranges from a pale lilac through to a deep, almost inky violet depending on where it's mined and how much iron and trace irradiation it picked up during formation, the pair pictured here sits at the richer end of that spectrum. 

It's the birthstone for February, the zodiac stone for Aquarius, and the traditional gemstone gift for a 33rd wedding anniversary, which makes these earrings a piece that covers more than one gifting occasion at once.

Historically, amethyst was considered as valuable as ruby or emerald right up until the 19th century, when huge deposits were discovered in Brazil, after that, it became far more accessible without losing any of its colour or character.

Why buy from Hepburn & Hughes

All our jewellery arrives with an eco jewellery box, polishing cloth, plastic-free packaging and a gemstone information card, and can be returned within 30 days. 

Our full Amethyst collection includes cufflinks, pendants, earrings and bracelets

Gemstone: Amethyst
Shape: Oval
Stone Size: 16mm x 12mm
Earring Style: Ear wire (15mm drop), pierced ears
Material: Sterling Silver, Amethyst
Colour: Purple
Birthstone: February
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Wedding Anniversary: 33rd (contemporary)
Properties: Amethyst has relaxing qualities and helps calm the mind, thus relieving stress. Amethyst also helps boost creativity.

Amethyst is the birthstone for February and Zodiac Sign Aquarius. It is also a popular 33th wedding anniversary gift.

Amethyst is a beautiful quartz gemstone with hues of purple, violet and deep pink depending on its source.

Amethyst is a spiritual gemstone. It has relaxing qualities and helps calm the mind, thus relieving stress and can help with insomnia.

Ancient Greeks believed drinking from a cup made of amethyst would protect them from drunkenness.

• An eco jewellery box
• Sterling silver polishing cloth
• Care information
• Plastic-free packaging
• Certificate of authenticity/information card
• Free 18" sterling silver chain with every pendant purchased (Harmony balls come with a 30" chain)

In order to protect your Hepburn & Hughes jewellery and ensure that it always looks as good as new, we advise you to follow these steps.

• Use the cleaning cloth provided to clean and polish your silver. This lint-free cloth is chemically treated to improve the silver's lustre and shine and can be used for light, regular cleanings to remove tarnishing. 
• Avoid contact with perfume, skin creams, hairspray and chlorine.

• Gift wrapping for all jewellery items £4.99.
• Includes: Hepburn & Hughes gift bag
• Greeting card
• Handwritten message of your choice

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Please note that the cost of gift wrapping is non-refundable.

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Returns

Returns are accepted for 30 days from purchase date. Please visit our refund page for more information.