These earrings feature a stunning rainbow mix of gemstones which represent the Progressive Pride Flag wrapped along one of my signature hand formed circles!  This item is available for pre-order and will ship out by Friday, June 27th.

The Progress Pride Flag was developed in 2018 by non-binary artist Daniel Quasar (xe/xyr), redesigning the iconic rainbow flag of 1978 to include and celebrate the identities of people of color and the transgender and gender non-conforming communities.  It calls attention to the diversity of the LGBTQIA+ community and for a more inclusive society.

These Progressive Rainbow Pride earrings are mismatched, one earrings features garnet, carnelian, yellow rutilated quartz, peridot, lapis, and amethyst; the other earring features turquoise, pink tourmaline, Herkimer diamond, smokey quartz, and black spinel.  The stones are mixed with handmade Thai silver beads and sterling silver findings.  Read more about the stone meanings below.

Earrings measure 1 ½” including earwire.

Garnet has long been used as a protective talisman and is believed to be a powerful stone that helps revitalize, purify and balance energy.  Connected to creativity and love, garnet is said to open the heart and bestow self-confidence.

Carnelian ranges from a more transparent light orange to rich dark opaque rust color.  Mirroring the colors of the rising and setting sun, carnelian is believed to symbolize warmth, joy and bold 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.

Peridot is believed to be a powerful cleansing stone, aiding in the release of outside influences, and helping to clear burdens and guilt.

Lapis Lazuli is believed to bond relationships of love and friendship, encourage creativity, release stress and bring deep inner peace.  Its deep blue color can often have shimmering specs of pyrite that formed within the stone.  I use lapis that is hand carved in Afghanistan with bold cuts and a matte finish as well as more highly faceted and polished stones hand cut in India.

Amethyst is considered a highly protective and powerful stone with a high spiritual vibration.  Amethyst is often linked with the third eye or 6^th charka and is believed to bring calm to the wearer and opens the door to new understanding and wisdom.  Amethyst is the birthstone of February.

Turquoise has traditionally been thought of as a stone to unite earth and sky.  It is considered a strengthening stone while also instilling inner calm and enhancing intuition. I use turquoise that is hand carved in Afghanistan with bold cuts and a matte finish as well as more highly polished stones hand cut in China and India.

Tourmaline comes in many colors and is considered a cleansing stone which can transform dense energy into a lighter vibration.  It is believed that tourmaline can help one develop a deeper understanding of themselves and others.

Herkimer diamonds can be an energizing stone that aids in creativity and attuning to ones highest self and is said to help recall and understand our dreams.

Smokey quartz is said to be a grounding and anchoring stone that is connected to earth energy.

Spinel can range in color, here I’ve used black spinel, which is believed to be connected with energy renewal and rejuvenation.