Our garnet earrings are handmade with natural garnet gemstones dangling from french hook earwires in 14k gold filled or sterling silver. A minimal drop style that adds a red wine sparkling color to your look. Stones are a 8x6mm faceted pear briolette and were mined in Mozambique. Perfect for a January birthstone gift. About Garnet: The name garnet comes from the Latin word "granatum" meaning pomegranate seed. Garnet is the birthstone for January and the second wedding anniversary stone. Garnets are formed under extreme heat and pressure and are found in igneous and metamorphic rocks. They are composed of silicate and aluminum and come in many varieties and colors, with red being the most popular. They can be found in the US, Madagascar, Africa, Russia, India, Pakistan, and South America. Garnet is referred to as the travelers stone, and in ancient times was used as the friendship gem. Materials: Garnet gemstone pear briolettes 8x6mm All metal components are 925 sterling silver, 14K gold filled, or 14K rose gold filled If you have any questions just click "message seller" on our homepage. Thank you for visiting our jewelry shop, Linda and Joe .