Purple Earrings in Sterling Silver  

Natural Purple Gemstones Set in .925 Silver Settings

Purple gemstones draw their color from different mineral compositions. Amethyst gets its violet hue from iron impurities and natural irradiation within quartz crystal. Sugilite, first identified in Japan in 1944, contains manganese that creates its deep purple tone. Charoite formed through a rare process involving limestone and syenite rock under specific pressure conditions, which explains why it exists in only one location worldwide. Our sterling silver settings use 92.5% pure silver alloyed with copper for durability. Each pair arrives with information about the specific stone variety. Phosphosiderite, a softer stone at 3.5-4 on the Mohs scale, works well in earrings since they receive less impact than rings or bracelets. The purple spectrum in this collection runs from pale lavender phosphosiderite to the deep grape tones of African sugilite. SilverRush Style has shipped natural stone jewelry from the US since 2005. Browse the full collection to find the purple shade and earring style that fits your preference.