Knowing the symbolism of a gemstone will make giving it as a gift more meaningful. Amethyst is known as the stone of the mind. It is believed to bring calmness and clarity to the wearer by eliminating anxiety or confusion. People also wear it to help them get in touch with their intuition and values. Because it is believed that this stone repels negative energy, it is also worn as protection against evil.

Even if the metaphysical aspects are not literally believed, knowing the symbolism behind the stone brings a unique touch to the gift. Not only are amethyst studs beautiful, but it shows the receiver that they are loved and thought about. It also makes the gift more interesting.

The amethyst stones are sometimes rounded into spheres, or shaped into the princess cut. Other shapes like triangles and squares can also be found. Amethyst goes well with other stones like diamonds. Stud earrings with smaller stones surrounding the amethyst are elegant. The metal varies and may not be a major concern with stud earrings, since much of it will not be seen. Both gold and silver work well with the purple coloring of amethyst.

These earrings can be found at nearly any jewelery store. There are also many available online. Even if the final purchase is not made over the Internet, doing some research online can help. One can get an idea of the different styles and prices.

For those looking for a meaningful gift, amethyst stud earrings are perfect. The stone is beautiful and symbolizes protection and clarity. There are many different styles and designs available. Finding the perfect earrings will not be difficult.

Amber earrings are most commonly cabochon, or smooth cut for all types of jewelry. You can sometimes find amber earrings faceted like other jewels and placed in settings that are similar to those for diamonds, rubies, etc. You can also find amber earrings shaped like teardrops with the setting merely at the top of the teardrop, fastened to the hook for pierced ear earrings. Amber can be cut into the shape of flowers, balls, triangles, hearts, squares, rectangles, round discs, shield-shaped, or even rough polished to retain most of their original shape to name only a few of the ways in which amber gems are shaped to be placed into earrings. Amber earrings may include any of these shapes to make beautiful, elegant, or funky earrings, depending upon what the buyer wishes to wear.

Some of the best amber earrings have as their focal point pieces of amber that are roughly shaped but retain the character of the original piece of amber from which they were made. These pieces of amber are then circles by silver or gold and fastened to the jewelry findings that make them into lovely earrings. There are also examples which have three tiny strings of irregularly shaped amber depending from a bar that may be at the bottom of a triangle, a square, or other shape that has a larger amber gem set in it. Others have one string of irregularly shaped gemstones each that are in different colors of amber and graduate from smallest at the top to largest at the bottom. Whatever style you like best, amber can be shaped to fit it.