Sleek and chic, these faceted pretty purple amethyst earrings hang below sterling silver dangles. They are about 2" long and made with coin-shaped genuine amethysts, as well as sterling silver ear wires. They are long and lean and very face flattering -- modern but delicate at the same time.

These earrings were handmade in Brooklyn by Debra Nussbaum Cohen, who,  addition to designing jewelry, also works as an award-winning journalist and is author of "Celebrating Your New Jewish Daughter: Creating Jewish Ways to Welcome Baby Girls into the Covenant" (Jewish Lights