These earrings are made with Iolite & Grey Quartz beads.  Including the ear wires, the earrings are approximately 58mm / 2.3 inches long.  
 
Iolite is sometimes referred to as the Viking's compass. This gemstone is a light polarizer that helped Viking sailors navigate when the sun was hidden by clouds. It's not surprising, with iolite's ability to help sailors navigate, that the gem became known as the gemstone of clear vision. Iolite was believed to be able to help lost sailors find their way home and was worn by seafaring men. Iolite metaphysical beliefs suggest the gemstone can guide the lost home as well as the ability to open spiritual pathways that connect the living with the dead. Iolite has been used by shamans to enhance their ability to have clear visions. Some legends even say iolite strengthens eyesight. Other metaphysical beliefs hold that iolite promotes pure thoughts, intuition and self-acceptance. Iolite is associated with the zodiac signs Libra, Sagittarius and Taurus.

The earrings will arrive in either a gift box or a small gift bag, depending on size.  If you have a preference for packaging, please indicate this in the comments section of your order.  Otherwise, we will choose the option we feel best suits the earrings.