Ancient quartz beads are paired with faceted rutilated quartz - a beautiful contrast of rustic and shine.

These ancient stone beads were excavated in sub-Saharan Africa in the ancient city of Djenne-Djeno, located in Mali. Djenne-Djeno was originally settled around 250 BCE, according to archeologists, and was an oasis with grassy plains, lakes, and rivers allowing for a thriving community of farmers, artisans, and merchants.  By roughly 1,000 CE the water sources and soil were not as suitable for community life and the population migrated to other areas across Africa.  Ancient beads have a powerful and magical energy.

Rutilated Quartz comes in many different hues depending on the fine threads known as rutiles, ranging from yellow, rust, green, and black.  Rutilated quartz offers a story of how flaws transform into depth and beauty.  Believed to be an energizing and harmonizing stone, rutilated quartz is said to be an illuminator of the soul.

Earrings measure 2” from top of earwire.  All findings used are oxidized sterling silver.