Humphrey stud earrings cube colored stone

colored gemstones 4x4mm , Princess cut, Patent stainless steel

The Cube stud earrings are elegant, but can be worn every day. They are delicate, comfortable to wear and cannot be overlooked thanks to the colored gemstones. They underline the personality of the wearer.

The outer surfaces are matte. The inner surfaces are polished and thus reflect a lot of light. All edges are softened and feel soft. Humphrey uses nickel-free stainless steel. The weight is minimal, also suitable for sensitive ears and perfectly balanced by the ear stud patent. This means that the stones also show inmm it moves forward nicely and does not tip over.

The ear stud patent - we call it O-Pop - was developed and protected by Humphrey. It contains a spring inside that stays securely in place even after years. The size is perfect so that you can hold the piece well, but not too big to be noticeable. A spherical recess ensures that the pin of the ear stud automatically finds its way into the hole.

The colored gemstones are held in place by the force (tension) of the earring bar. They appear to float in the earring. To ensure this is secure, two notches in the shape of the colored gemstone are made in the bar using computer-controlled machines.

Humphrey has perfected this setting technique since the mid-1990s and, if treated properly, offers a 2-year guarantee that the gemstone will stay securely in place. However, the lifespan is unlimited. Most of the jewelry ever produced by Humphrey is still worn.

Lolith Blue Violet:

According to research, iolite, also known as cordierite, was used in Viking navigation even in cloudy weather due to its ability to make polarized light visible.mm el. This so-called sunstone is known from legendary traditions.

Iolite is derived from the Greek "ion" and means something like violet.

The predominant color of iolite is deep blue to blue-violet.

With a Mohs hardness of 7 to 7.5, iolite is one of the hard minerals

Citrine Yellow::

The Greeks coined the name of the stone. They gave it the name citrine, which means something like lemon stone. They came up with the name because citrine is light yellow like a lemon. Romans wore citrine on their chest to protect themselves from evil eyes. In the Middle Ages, citrine was given a special role. It was revered as a sunstone that was supposed to give the wearer eternal life.

Citrine is the yellow-colored variety of quartz. The name is derived from the Latin 'citrus' for lemon and refers to the lemon-yellow color of this quartz variety. The most sought-after are either golden yellow or orange citrines, which are then also determined according to the color classification.mm names, such as Madeira citrine (intense orange-brandy colour) or Palmeira citrine (intense orange-amber colour). In principle, the rule is: the more intense the colour, the more expensive, although the purity of citrine should definitely be in the best range. Citrine has a hardness of 7 on the Mohs hardness scale.

Amethyst Violet:

Amethyst is a stone that has a special fascination because of its dark violet color. The word violet means tremendous strength. The color comm t occurs in nature wherever a special power and energy is present.

The name of the amethyst stamm t by the ancient Greeks. They believed that the stone protected against drunkenness. According to an old legend, the amethyst was a nymph with whom Bacchus, the god of wine, fell in love.However, the nymph did not return his love and his advances were blocked. She asked the goddess Diana for help and she turned her into a gemstone. When Bacchus realized that he had lost his love, he poured his best wine over the stone, which then changed color. This gave the stone a protective effect against drunkenness.

Amethyst in gem quality is a popular and widely used gemstone. The violet color of the amethyst ranges from a very light, slightly pink to a very dark violet. Dark violet stones are considered particularly valuable. The amethyst has a hardness of 7 on the Mohs hardness scale.

Rhodolite Red:

Rhodolite is the trade name for a mixed crystallization between pyrope and almandine. Its name comes frommm t from the Greek "rhodos" and means something like rose, rose stone. It was named so because of its purple color.

Rhodolite is a popular red variety of garnet. Its color ranges from pink to dark red with a subtle violet or raspberry undertone.

Thanks to its excellent hardness of 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs hardness scale, the stone is suitable for all types of jewelry.

Tourmaline Pink and Green:

The name tourmaline stamm t comes from the Sinhalese word “tura mali”. Translated, it means something like “stone with mixed colors”.

An old Egyptian legend says that a tourmaline travelled across a rainbow on its long journey from the earth's interior up to the sun. On the way, it absorbed all the colours of the rainbow.mm That is why it is still called the "gemstone of the rainbow" today. Tourmaline comes in more than 50 shades, from colorless to pink, red, yellow, brown, green, blue and black. A single crystal can often have several colors.

At Humphrey komm Only pink and green tourmalines are used.

Thanks to its excellent hardness of 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs hardness scale, the stone is suitable for all types of jewelry.

Topaz Blue and White:

Topaz takes its name from an island in the Red Sea, which in ancient times was called Topazos. In fact, another mineral, olivine, was mined there and was long confused with topaz. Another explanation of the name goes back to the Sanskrit word tapas, which means "fire" or "shine".

Topaz has been known for at least 2000 years and is one of the gemstones that form the foundations of the twelve gates to the city of God, the New Jerusalem. These stones were intended to serve as a symbol of beauty, splendor and as a defense against enemies.

The color of the topaz ranges from yellow, light blue, light green, yellow-brown, reddish brown, red, violet and colorless. Humphrey only uses blue and white topazes. Many topazes are changed in color through treatment. This is also the case with our blue topazes, as they would otherwise attract enormous prices.

With a grade of 8 on the 10-part Mohs scale, topaz is one of the hardest of all gemstones – only diamond, sapphire and ruby ​​are harder.

A colored gemstone brings joy on many days and for a lifetime!