Abalone Earrings

Abalone shell earrings has been prized for thousands of years by both women and men. Created from the shell of a mollusk, this magnificent stone features a virtual rainbow of color.

You'll find abalone shell earrings in a wide variety of styles. Abalone cabochons made fabulous dangle and drop earrings. Abalone shell inlay earrings are available in virtually anything, from hoops to abalone stud earrings  earrings. You'll find abalone earrings set with other gems too, such as red coral and white mother of pearl.

Today, abalone heart earrings and abalone dolphin earrings are quite common. Cute heart styles as well as butterlies, are quite popular.

Sterling silver abalone earrings are the most common, but you'll also find some high-quality abalone shell earrings set in gold. The best abalone shell earrings features gems with multiple colors, including pink, yellow and purple. Most abalone shell earrings have many shades of blue and green.

In folklore, abalone is known as the rainbow stone. It is reputed to strengthen the muscles of the person who wears it.

Because it is a shell, abalone is rather fragile. If you care for your abalone earrings, however, you'll enjoy it for years to come. You can easily clean your abalone earrings with a soft cloth dipped in lukewarm water. Don't clean your abalone earrings in an ultrasonic cleaner.

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