This elegant pair of turquoise finished howlite and snowflake obsidian stone earrings is hand crafted here in the US in Washington State. These are made from howlite that has been dyed to resemble turquoise.
Howlite is a calcium borosilicate hydroxide, is a borate mineral found in evaporate deposits. It is often dyed to resemble turquoise. Nealry 90% of turquoise used in jewelry on the market is actually dyed howlite.
Material: Howlite, snowflake obsidian, and sterling silver plated wire
Shape: Round
Weight: 3.4 grams
Height: 34 mm (from top of wire to bottom of stone)
Width: 9.8 mm
Depth: 9.8 mm
Raw Material Source: Nova Scotia, Canada (howlite)
Metaphysical Properties
Howlite represents the spiritual qualities of stillness, tenderness, and open-mindedness. It is a grounding crystal that strips away frustrations from your life. It exchanges it with a life full of mindfulness and passion.