22nd Anniversary Earrings in Sterling Silver  

Copper-Toned Stones and Spinel for 22 Years Together

The 22nd wedding anniversary follows the copper gift tradition. Rather than solid copper jewelry that oxidizes and stains skin, our earrings incorporate copper-toned gemstones into tarnish-resistant sterling silver settings. Black spinel, the contemporary stone for this milestone, offers deep black luster with none of the fragility found in similar-looking stones. Spinel forms in metamorphic limestone and comes from deposits in Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Tanzania. Copper calcite, orange carnelian, and sunset-hued Baltic amber provide alternatives that nod to the anniversary metal through color rather than composition. Baltic amber, fossilized tree resin aged 44 million years, contains natural inclusions that make each stone distinct. Carnelian, a chalcedony variety rating 6.5-7 Mohs, has been carved into jewelry since ancient Egyptian times. SilverRush Style has specialized in natural stone jewelry since 2005. Browse drop earrings, studs, and statement pieces that suit both everyday wear and anniversary celebrations.