Chromia Collection African Amethyst Oval Stud Earrings in 18K

With its regal purple hue, amethyst sparkles in the crown jewels of Europe. An amethyst reigns next to the Cullinan Diamond in Britain’s Sovereign Scepter. You’ll feel like royalty wearing it, too. February’s birthstone was also once believed to prevent intoxication: amethystos means “not drunk” in ancient Greek. Leonardo Da Vinci wrote that amethyst quickens intelligence and gets rid of evil thoughts. Amethyst is the gem of the 6th anniversary.

In gold-loving Italy, 18K yellow gold is the most popular precious metal. That’s because it’s 75% pure gold, with the rich buttery color that we think of when we picture gold. That’s more gold than the 58.5% you’ll find in 14K gold jewelry. It’s more expensive than 14K gold too, of course, because it has more intrinsic value. Most high-end jewelry brands work in 18k gold because they feel it is more luxurious and the best gold alloy.

With exceptional gems, finely crafted 18 karat gold, and thoughtful design, every piece of Chromia jewelry sets the standard for heirloom quality. Every detail is meticulously considered: you’ll see even the back of each piece is as beautifully finished as the front. Spotlighting rare gems sourced directly from the mine to the cutter and the workshop, Chromia comes from the Latin for “all colors”. You can be confident that every Chromia jewel has the kind of enduring value that will last for generations.