{"product_id":"rhodolite-mahtava-earrings","title":"Rhodolite Mahtava Earrings","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRhodolite Garnet Mahtava Earrings – Sterling Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep raspberry. Glowing pink. Two ways to wear them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRhodolite Garnet Mahtava Earrings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e showcase beautiful natural Rhodolite Garnets in rich berry, raspberry and pink-red tones, handcrafted in sterling silver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe magic happens when the light hits them. In softer light, the gemstones can appear deep, moody and wine-rich. As brighter light moves through the facets, flashes of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eraspberry, magenta and luminous pink\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e come alive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfectly paired with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/desiderate.com.au\/products\/rhodolite-garnet-mahtava-ring-in-sterling-silver\"\u003eRhodolite Mahtava Ring\u003c\/a\u003e and Pendant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd now you can choose your favourite orientation: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoint Up or Point Down.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSame gorgeous pear-shaped Rhodolite Garnets. Same Mahtava setting. Just a different way to wear them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Rhodolite Garnet · Sterling silver · Handcrafted · Point Up or Point Down · January birthstone · Australian-owned Desiderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose Your Style – Point Up or Point Down\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSometimes the smallest detail completely changes the personality of a piece of jewellery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose your Rhodolite Garnet Mahtava Earrings in one of two orientations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoint Up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – the pear-shaped gemstone is set with its point facing upwards for the original Mahtava look.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoint Down\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – the gemstone is reversed, with the point facing downwards for a slightly different take on the same beautiful design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeither is the “right” way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's simply the one you love most.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy You'll Love Them\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Rhodolite Garnet gemstones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful pear-shaped faceted stones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep raspberry, berry-red and pink colouring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVivid pink and magenta flashes in brighter light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandcrafted in sterling silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoint Up or Point Down\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking alternative to traditional dark red garnet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJanuary birthstone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery natural gemstone has its own variations and character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMahtava Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom Australian-owned jewellery brand Desiderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's the Pink Glow That Gets You\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf your idea of garnet is a very dark red gemstone, Rhodolite might surprise you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRhodolite belongs to the garnet family but is loved for its beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epinkish-red, raspberry and purplish-red colouring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese stones have a particularly gorgeous pink character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn softer light, you'll see deep berry and wine tones. Then brighter light catches the facets and suddenly the gemstones reveal flashes of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eraspberry, magenta and luminous pink\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd because they're earrings, the gemstones are constantly moving and catching the light as you wear them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's when Rhodolite really comes to life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Is Rhodolite Garnet?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRhodolite is a natural variety of garnet known for its distinctive red-to-pink colour palette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike the classic deep red garnet many people are familiar with, Rhodolite can display beautiful combinations of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eraspberry, rose, berry, pink-red and purplish-red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo if you've always thought garnet was too dark for you, Rhodolite may completely change your mind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's garnet with a gorgeous pink side.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMahtava Means Spectacular\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd that's exactly what our Mahtava Collection was created to be.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMahtava\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e means \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003espectacular in Finnish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and the collection celebrates bold, beautifully coloured gemstones handcrafted in sterling silver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese Rhodolite Garnet earrings bring that Mahtava colour to your ears, with faceted pear-shaped gemstones designed to catch the light and show off those rich raspberry and glowing pink tones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey're statement earrings without being difficult to wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePut them on with denim and a white shirt. Wear them with black for dinner. Add them to something colourful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOr wear them because Tuesday could use a little Rhodolite Garnet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Beautiful January Birthstone Gift\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarnet is the traditional birthstone for January\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making Rhodolite Garnet earrings a beautiful birthday gift for someone born in January.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou still get the history and symbolism of garnet, but with a very different colour personality – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eraspberry, berry and glowing pink rather than traditional deep red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey're also a lovely option when you're buying birthstone jewellery as a gift because, unlike a ring, there's no ring size to secretly work out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd if they weren't born in January?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe promise not to tell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRhodolite Garnet Meaning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarnet has been treasured for centuries and is traditionally associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elove, passion, strength, protection and vitality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRhodolite's warmer pink and raspberry colouring is also sometimes associated with love, emotional warmth and compassion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGemstone symbolism is traditional rather than scientific, and we think the most important meaning is whatever the jewellery comes to represent for the person wearing it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRhodolite Garnet Mahtava Earrings Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStone: 18 x 13 MM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGemstone:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural Rhodolite Garnet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGemstone family:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Garnet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deep raspberry, berry-red, wine and vivid pink tones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pear shaped\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Faceted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sterling silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrientation options:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Point Up or Point Down\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gemstone statement earrings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mahtava Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBirthstone:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e January\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCraftsmanship:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Handcrafted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Desiderate – Australian owned\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause these are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enatural gemstones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, every pair will have its own subtle variations in colour and individual characteristics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting also makes an enormous difference to Rhodolite Garnet. The gemstones can appear deeper and more wine-coloured in softer light, then brighter, pinker and more vibrant as light passes through them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's part of their beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoint Up or Point Down – What's the Difference?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe gemstone is the same. The difference is simply its orientation in the earring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoint Up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the pointed end of the pear-shaped Rhodolite Garnet faces upwards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoint Down\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the pointed end faces downwards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Point Down option isn't a different gemstone or a different quality – it's simply an alternative orientation for those who prefer the way the pear-shaped stone looks that way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose whichever makes you happiest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaring for Your Rhodolite Garnet Earrings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove your earrings before swimming, showering, exercising or sleeping, and avoid exposing them to perfumes, household chemicals or harsh jewellery cleaners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse your \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesiderate Sparkle Cloth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to gently polish the sterling silver, taking care around the gemstones and their settings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor occasional deeper cleaning, use mild soapy water and a soft cloth or brush, then rinse and dry carefully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRhodolite Garnet Earrings FAQs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat colour is Rhodolite Garnet?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRhodolite Garnet is known for its beautiful pinkish-red, raspberry and purplish-red colours. These gemstones can appear deep berry or wine-coloured in softer light, with brighter pink and magenta tones becoming more noticeable as light passes through them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre these natural Rhodolite Garnets?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. These earrings feature natural Rhodolite Garnet gemstones. Because they're natural stones, some variation in colour and individual characteristics should be expected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is the difference between Point Up and Point Down?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe difference is the orientation of the pear-shaped gemstone. Choose \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoint Up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for the pointed end facing upwards or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoint Down\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for the pointed end facing downwards. The gemstone and overall design remain the same.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Rhodolite Garnet pink?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt certainly can be. Rhodolite is particularly known for its pinkish-red to purplish-red colouring, often with raspberry and rose-like tones. These stones have an especially beautiful pink character when light passes through them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Rhodolite Garnet the same as ordinary red garnet?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRhodolite belongs to the garnet family but is particularly loved for its distinctive pink-red, raspberry and purplish-red colouring. It can appear considerably brighter and pinker than the classic deep red garnet commonly seen in jewellery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Rhodolite Garnet a January birthstone?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRhodolite is a variety of garnet, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egarnet is the traditional birthstone for January\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Rhodolite is a beautiful choice for someone who wants January birthstone jewellery with a pinker, brighter colour palette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre Rhodolite Garnet earrings a good January birthday gift?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Rhodolite Garnet earrings make a particularly easy January birthstone gift because there's no ring size to determine. They're also a lovely choice for someone who loves pink gemstones, natural gemstone jewellery or sterling silver earrings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does Rhodolite Garnet symbolise?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarnet is traditionally associated with love, passion, strength, vitality and protection. Rhodolite's pink and raspberry colouring is also sometimes associated with love, warmth and compassion. These are traditional gemstone associations rather than scientifically established effects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill my earrings look exactly like the photographs?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural gemstones are individual, so some variation is expected. Your Rhodolite Garnets may be slightly deeper, pinker, redder or more raspberry-toned than another pair. Their appearance can also change considerably in different lighting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow do I care for Rhodolite Garnet earrings?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid harsh chemicals and situations where the gemstones may be knocked. Remove your earrings before swimming, showering, exercising or sleeping. 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