Purple Amethyst makes an elegant drop of color beneath a vintage copper cone bead. From top to bottom these vintage designer earrings measure 1.875 inches (1.5 inches for the post style option) The solid copper ornamental beaded gem drop alone is 1.25 inches. The round genuine gemstone bead is 8 mm. Select an earring finding option that fits your style and comfort. Copper Ear Wires – slim gauge copper French-wire style ear wires with a round 3mm copper accent bead for pierced ears Post Style Earrings – 5mm round copper-plated ball stud post with surgical steel post and clutch for pierced ears Surgical Steel Wires - slim gauge surgical steel French-wire style ear wires with a round 3mm copper accent bead for pierced ears Clip Style – hinged back copper clip style earring findings with tiny shell design for individuals with metal sensitivity and non-pierced ears. (not pictured) Amethyst Stone Meaning: Deep purple Amethyst is of the hard and durable quartz family of crystalline colored gemstones. The violet ray of Amethyst energy is associated with the higher realms of thinking. Amethyst lends its vibration to inner focus, mindfulness and grace. Amethyst has a harmonizing influence on the relationship between logic and intuition. When cut into a round shape, gemstones radiate a soft bright energy. Its Moh’s scale of hardness is 7. Listing is for one pair of copper earrings. Other jewelry and items pictured are for illustrative purposes only.