№ 512 Pride Rainbow Flag Earrings

These earrings feature a stunning rainbow mix of gemstones which represent the Pride Flag! 10% of all sales in the Pride Collection will be donated to the Trevor Project. The Pride Flag was originally designed by Gilbert Baker after meeting Harvey Milk, who encouraged Baker to create a symbol of pride in the gay community.  It was originally flown at San Francisco’s Gay Freedom Day Parade on June 25, 1978.  After Harvey Milk’s assassination on November 27, 1978 the demand for the Pride Flag increased.  Over the years it has been altered slightly from 8 stripes to 6 with red flown at the top, just as rainbows in nature are found. These Rainbow Pride earrings feature garnet, carnelian, yellow rutilated quartz, peridot, lapis, and amethyst, mixed with handmade Thai silver beads and sterling silver findings.  Read more about the stone meanings below. Earrings measure 1 ½” including earwire. Garnet has long been used as a protective talisman and is believed to be a powerful stone that helps