Gingko Leaf Earrings with Sterling Silver and African Turquoise

2024 Mother's Day Sale! Take off 20% between now and May 3! Graceful fan-shaped gingko leaf earrings made of natural African turquoise and .935 sterling silver (Argentium). The lightweight, beautifully carved stones are a subtle, slightly bluish shade of green, with lovely brown and black matrix markings that make them look weathered, like ancient bronze. They swing delicately from side to side on their ear wires. You'll note that in several of the photos the stones are standing up rather than lying flat. This is because of the shape of the ear wires, and won't affect how they hang on your ears. (See mannequin photos.) These ear wires will be hypoallergenic for the vast majority of wearers as Argentium sterling is nickel-free.  Length including ear wires: 1.5" or 40mmWidth: 1.25" or 32mmAfrican turquoise is actually not turquoise at all, but a trade name for a type of jasper that resembles turquoise somewhat. Healers have called it a "stone of evolution" for its power to bring about p