Berries

Garnet, Iolite, or Prasiolite (Green Amethyst) Sterling Silver Earrings, CZ Accents. 

January (Garnet), Alternative September (Iolite), or February Birthstone!

• Garnet keywords: base and heart chakras; Aquarius, Leo; love, health. Hardness: 6-7.5. Composition: complex, Magnesium aluminum silicate with manganese, chromium, and/or iron silicate. Color will fade under prolonged sun exposure.
• Iolite Keywords: third eye chakra. Sagittarius, Pisces; journeys, clear thoughts. Hardness: 7-7.5. Composition: Mg2Al4Si5O18. Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight, color will fade. 
• Prasiolite Keywords: heart chakra; Virgo, Capricorn healing, prosperity. Hardness: 7. Composition: SiO2 Silicon dioxide with impurities.

Silver, specifically sterling silver, will tarnish from oxidation. To prolong the shine and life of your silver jewelry:

• Avoid Wearing Silver in the Shower, Avoid Pools, and Avoid Hot Tubs or Springs. 
• Remove Jewelry When Doing Household Chores, Working Outside, or Exercising. 
• Remove Jewelry Before Going to Bed. 
  
• Avoid Contact with Lotions, Oils, and Perfumes; put your jewelry on last! 
• Clean periodically with water and mild soap, and polish with microfiber or polishing cloth. 
• Store in a cool, dry place. Pro tip: save those silica packs from a shoe purchase and add them to your jewelry storage!

Although gemstones have been used throughout recorded history, they are not to be used as a prescription, diagnosis or treatment.