Gold-plated disc stud earrings with peridot and topaz

Unusual stud earring with a large and a small disc with radial grooves made of gold-plated recycled silver, a peridot and a topaz. The earring is 35 mm high and 24 mm wide. From Protsaah.

Handmade from recycled silver by craftswomen in Jaipur, India.

Peridot is a transparent, olive-green variety of the mineral olivine and is one of the few gemstones that occur exclusively in one color. Its characteristic green coloration results from the iron content in the crystal lattice. Peridot forms in magmatic rocks and can occur in both volcanic basalts and meteorites. The stone is said to stimulate the heart chakra and promote emotional balance.

Topaz occurs in many colors, including blue, yellow, golden brown, pink, colorless and rarely purple. It forms in igneous rocks. Spiritually, topaz is associated with clarity, truth and self-confidence. Blue topaz stands for communication, golden topaz for abundance and success.