Black Petrified Wood & Amber Geometric Dangle Earrings in Sterling Silver

Bold archiyectural design combines with ancient natural history in these striking drop earrings.  Designed for those who love dramatic style with an organic vibe, this pair showases a rich autumnal palette of neutrals that effortlessly transition from daytime chic to glamous evening wear.  

Composed of black petrified wood druzies in a rounded square above and a generous, translucent, round Sumatran Amber Cabochon with depth and unique internal inclusions below.  A brilliant golden Zircon faceted round adds a flash of warm fiery elegance between.  Each stone is meticulously handset in texturized Sterling Silver with the irregular surface of the petrified wood emphasizing its organic character.  Handmade Sterling earwires with a geometric accent suspends the grouping for a seamless artful finish.  The earrings have been portioned to drop just below your jawline, framing your face.  Though large, the gemstones are very lightweight due to their organic materials.  They swing with the light, catching the lovely swirls in the Amber and the linear druzy surface of the petrified wood.  Black and amber are nature's most versatile neutrals, making  styling with these earring effortless.

Dimensions/Specs:  solid sterling silver settings, fully handcrafted and textured;  Genuine Sumatran Amber 18 mm round cabochones, translucent with swirling inclusional patterns; 15mm slightly irregular cushion square black petrified wood druzies with linear surface pattern. Natureal Zircon, golden color,4mm faceted round with sparkle and clarity. Total drop length 2.5 inches;  Max width 22mm.  

Petrified Wood Story:  found in multiple places around the globe.  This gemstone is fossilized wood whose organic material has been replaced by minerals under intense pressure over millions of years.  The character of the wood is retained in stone each specimen with unique designs.  This adds interest, rarity and beauty to these gemstones.   Sought by collectors,  Used by spiritual practioners due to its metaphysical properties of grounding, wisdom, and protection.

The Amber Story:  a fossilzed tree resin, 30-50 million years old, from massive coniferous forest tree sap buried and hardened into gemstone under ancient organic debris.  Baltic amber was dubbed the "gold of the North" during ancient times with amber beads often buried with the Pharaohs and prized by the Romans.  Six tons of Amber lines the Amber Room famouly found in the Catherine Palace near St Petersburg, Russia.  Genuine amber has static attraction, is warm to the touch, holds many dynamic inclusions (often insects) and is believed to contain a vital life force for healing and protection.