Amethyst and Turquoise Star Stud Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold with Double Chain

14k yellow gold · amethyst and turquoise · star-shaped studs with a double chain accent

Star-shaped studs in 14k yellow gold, set with amethyst and turquoise and finished with a fine double chain that follows the curve of the ear. The pairing is a deliberate one: amethyst brings a cool violet and turquoise an opaque blue-green, and the two sit well away from the warm gold holding them.

A note on care. Amethyst is quartz at 7 on the Mohs scale and takes ordinary wear easily. Turquoise is softer at 5 to 6 and porous, so it absorbs what it touches. Put these on after perfume, lotion, and hairspray, and wipe them with a dry cloth rather than a cleaning solution. Handled that way the color stays true for decades.