{"product_id":"raw-garnet-earrings-dodecahedral-95172","title":"Spessartine Garnet Earrings | Raw Dodecahedral Crystals | Handcrafted Electroformed Copper | Made to Order","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese spessartine garnet earrings feature raw dodecahedral crystals in their natural 12-sided form, deep amber-orange with a rough, faceted surface, as warm copper grows around each stone completely. A grounding, sculptural pair for everyday wear or a meaningful gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpessartine garnet is associated with creativity, confidence, and emotional balance. January birthstone. Wear it when you need to feel energized and steady at the same time.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Spessartine Garnet\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpessartine garnet is a manganese aluminum silicate mineral in the garnet family. Long associated with vitality and creative fire. Chosen for its natural dodecahedral form — a geometry that occurs in garnet crystals and nowhere else — its warm amber-orange color, and its grounding quality. January birthstone. Sacral chakra. No mystical claims. Just a beautiful stone with a meaning that fits real life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpessartine Garnet Earrings: Materials \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural spessartine garnet, raw dodecahedral crystals, deep amber-orange. Stones are matched for size and tone; slight natural variation is expected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Electroformed copper. Antique finish with living patina.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Niobium ear wires (hypoallergenic, ideal for sensitive ears).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 25mm (1 inch) drop per earring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 28g (1 oz) per pair. Lightweight for all-day wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handcrafted in Santa Fe, New Mexico.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow These Handmade Gemstone Earrings Are Made\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach pair of spessartine garnet earrings is made to order in my small Santa Fe studio. I hand-select and match every stone for its natural dodecahedral form and warm color, then encase each one in copper using traditional electroforming techniques. Copper grows directly around the stone through an electrical process. No mass production, no shortcuts. Every handmade gemstone earring pair from this studio is one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Note on Stone Matching\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause these are natural stones, each pair is matched by hand for size and color. Slight variation between the two stones is part of what makes them handmade and real.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove before swimming, showering, or applying lotions. Store dry. Polish with a soft cloth to maintain shine or let the patina deepen naturally — antique copper develops a beautiful living finish over time. Garnet is durable (7–7.5 Mohs) but treat gently to avoid hard impacts on the raw crystal edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGift Packaging\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery order arrives gift-ready with natural materials and a handwritten note card. Add your message in the order notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~1 week, made to order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e USPS First Class with tracking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReturns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Accepted within 30 days, unworn, in original packaging. Buyer pays return shipping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Blackbird \u0026 Sage Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47314067882196,"sku":"BS-AB-OP-JF6K","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/5967\/5860\/files\/spessartine-garnet-earrings-slate-product-shot.png?v=1781149648","url":"https:\/\/blackbirdsagestudio.com\/de\/products\/raw-garnet-earrings-dodecahedral-95172","provider":"Blackbird \u0026 Sage Jewelry Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}