A minimalist sterling setting holds a raw-cut Kyanite stone. Known as a stone of intuition and spiritual growth.
- Sterling silver stud earrings
- Stone: Kyanite
- Color: Blue
- While each is unique, size varies between 0.35”-0.5”
- Each stone is unique in shape
Beauty isn't perfect, it's authentic. This piece is artistically created by hand where beauty and imperfections go together wonderfully. Please accept and appreciate minor imperfections and variations which are true characteristics of this craft.
design: A raw, uncut kyanite crystal sits in a simple four-prong sterling silver setting, letting the natural blade-like form of the stone stand on its own with no faceting or polish.
size: While each stone is unique, size ranges approximately 0.35"–0.5".
material: Sterling silver, raw kyanite
features: Raw, uncut stone in its natural crystal form, open prong setting, post-and-butterfly back, one-of-a-kind stone shape and markings
care: Wipe with a soft cloth and store away from moisture, lotions, and perfume to keep the silver from tarnishing.
disclaimer: Because the kyanite is left in its natural, unpolished state, each stone varies in shape, size, and surface texture, so your pair will be one of a kind.
The Story
Raw-cut gemstone jewelry keeps the stone close to how it was pulled from the ground, trimmed only enough to sit securely in a setting rather than faceted into a uniform shape. It's a deliberate choice: the irregular edges, striations, and matte planes of the crystal are the point, not a flaw to be finished away.
Setting a stone this way asks more of the silversmith than a standard faceted stone would. Because no two raw pieces are alike, each prong setting has to be shaped and fitted by hand to the particular stone it holds, rather than mass-produced to a single template.
This piece is made in India, sourced from craftspeople working in sterling silver, where hand-fabrication and stone-setting are long-practiced, everyday skills passed down through workshops rather than mechanized production lines.
Each earring starts with a rough kyanite crystal, selected and trimmed just enough to fit a setting. A jeweler cuts and shapes fine sterling silver prongs by hand, adjusting them to the specific angles and edges of that one stone, then secures the stone by pressing the prongs down over it rather than gluing it in place. Because the stone's shape is never identical twice, this fitting step can't be automated — it's done one earring at a time, by hand.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: India
- Ideal For: Someone drawn to modern, unpolished gemstone jewelry over traditional faceted stones
- Wear It With: Wear alone for understated everyday wear, or stack with other simple studs along the ear
- Purpose: Everyday wear, gifting, layering with other earrings
- Gemstone: Kyanite
- Metal: Sterling silver
Kyanite is a blue aluminosilicate mineral that naturally forms in long, blade-like crystals, which is why it's often left raw or minimally cut rather than faceted — cutting it smooth would erase the very structure that makes it recognizable. Its color can shift from pale, almost translucent blue to a deep indigo within a single crystal, so no two stones read exactly the same in the light.
Questions & Answers
Will the two earrings match exactly?
Not exactly — since each kyanite crystal is raw and uncut, the two stones in a pair will be close in size and color but naturally vary in shape and texture.
What size are the stones?
Stone size varies by piece, generally falling between 0.35" and 0.5", since each is cut from a unique raw crystal rather than a standard template.
How do I keep the silver from tarnishing?
Store the earrings away from moisture and perfume, and wipe them with a soft polishing cloth occasionally to keep the sterling silver bright.
What kind of earring back do they use?
They come with a standard post and butterfly (friction) back, suited for everyday wear.
Are these good for sensitive ears?
They're made in sterling silver, a common choice for sensitive ears, though anyone with a metal allergy should check with their jeweler or dermatologist first.
