Despite their diamond misnomer, Herkimers are are actually six-sided, double-terminated quartz crystals and are relatively valueless. Nevertheless, unscrupulous jewelers during the Civil War often tried to pass off these stones as the more precious variety. We love the visual joke created when these flawed crystals masquerade as diamonds in our version of a classic solitaire earring stud setting. A sterling silver bezel grips the Herkimer with four square-wire prongs. Every unique stone is set by hand; expect yours to have irregularities like cracks, dark spots, and milky-colored mineral impurities. Stones measure about 3/8" at their widest point. Posts and earring backs are sterling silver.

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