Hessonite, Chrome Diopside, Aquamarine and Botswana Agate Dangle Earrings, Sterling

Color, color, color — rich, vibrant, and yes, breathtaking. That's the story of these earrings in hessonite garnet, chrome diopside, Devil's aquamarine and Botswana agate.

At the top: a pair of deep cinnamon hessonites with lovely translucence — remarkably clean for a typically included gemstone. Just below: sparkling faceted chrome diopside, framing velvety Devil's aquamarine, the contrast between these two striking stones making a delicious impression. The finish: faceted nuggets of pinkish Botswana agate, each topped with a little beadcap.

All wire-wrapped in sterling, showing off nature's handiwork in every untreated stone. Proof that statement jewelry doesn't have to be overwhelming in scale to make heads turn.

Inspired by Helen Frankenthaler's 1976 work, Plexus, these gemstones virtually pulse with energy, like the painting itself.

Part of the Color Field Collection.

• Materials: hessonite garnet, chrome diopside, Devil's aquamarine, Botswana agate, sterling silver
• Length: 2 ½”
• Ear Wires: sterling silver shepherd's hook, 21 gauge

As with any natural gemstone or pearl, subtle variations in the size, shape and color are to be expected, and give each piece of jewelry its distinctive beauty.

Style ID: ES-CF-MD-HCdDAqBAg

Shown with background detail from Helen Frankenthaler's Plexus (1976).