Garnet hotsell & Sterling Abstract Tribal Pomegranate Earrings - Moroccan Berber

Silver Moroccan Berber abstract pomegranate charms from EthnicEmbellishments here on Etsy are the central focal element of these earrings. They are surrounding by a cluster of garnet oval dangling nuggets that symbolize the seeds of s pomegranate. These earrings have sterling ear wires.

The symbolism of the pomegranate is steeped in Jewish tradition. The Old Testament contains many references to the pomegranate and its seeds have become a symbol of the Jewish mitzvah ( In its primary meaning, the Hebrew word mitzvah (/ ˈ m ɪ t s v ə /; meaning "commandment", מִצְוָה ‬, , ). The pomegranate is a symbol of the resurrection and the hope of eternal life. Its abundance of seeds represent the many believers who make up the one universal church.

These stones feel wonderful to the touch, and the energy from them is experienced as a low vibration. These garnets with sterling are heavy. Ideally the greatest weight of an earring is at the top near the ear's pierced hole. These earrings weigh 10.2 g. or .36 oz. and may NOT be suitable for wearing all day (see explanation below). The stones make no sounds as they are worn.


Ships with your choice of Ear Nuts to keep earrings securely on your ears. Ear nuts are small silicone or soft plastic pieces that go on the back of an earring to keep the earring safely in your ear. If you have ever lost an earring, they will be helpful. If you have not ever lost one, they may not be necessary. Ear nuts also stabilized the ear lobe for heavy earrings.
These earrings are heavy for a day of wearing. So they will ship with 6 Lobe Wonder Support Patches for Earrings (prevent a stretched earlobe, and make the earring more comfortable to wear for a long period) and a large clutch ear nut. Another product for earlobe comfort are stainless steel Levears Earring Lifts.


How Much Should Earrings Weigh? How Much Do Earrings Weigh?
Here we get to what the weights mean. One of today's earrings weighs 0.23 oz, 6.68 grams. Less than a quarter of an ounce. A good weight for most women, but it is lightweight for most ears.
Judith Ripka, award winning designer, feels that 4 grams per earring is a good weight to stay under. Some say a total of 10 grams for "art" earrings is reasonable, others stay to 7 grams per pair - max. So, it looks like maybe a design limit of 3.5 grams per earring is reasonable (give or take your choice - wire/post/style and science).

Sharon Driscoll offered this information in her blog Right Turn ArtWerks:
Without a scale how much is a gram? Well, 3.5 grams = 1/8 oz. (the average size tea bag). Other weights to hotsell help guide you (me) on my quest for earring perfection:

Paperclip - 1 gram
Penny - 2.5 grams
Quarter - 6 grams
Reese's PB Cup - 9 grams
2 Nickels - 10 grams
Average Egg - 50 grams
Dove Soap Bar - 100 grams
Average Apple - 150 grams
Another major factor to consider besides the weight is wire diameter (thickness) commonly referred to as the gauge of the wire. It refers to a larger piercing hole which in turn CAN easily support a much heavier ornament without damage. A thicker wire will support more weight before causing irreversible ear lobe damage. This option allows a designer to offer a much larger (in both meanings of the term) selection.