Green eyes are so unique that it's estimated that only 2% of the world's population has them—which means that if you're in love with a lady that has eyes that are some shade of emerald, she's a rare find indeed! Consider buying her a pair of earrings with gemstones that will compliment her most unique feature. Here are some choices.

Chrome Diopsides

Chrome diopside gems are relatively new in the jewelry market, but they're rapidly gaining in popularity because they're less expensive than emeralds, and they're an incredibly rich forest green in color. They're particularly beautiful when set in clusters, and the best quality pieces come all the way from Siberia. While generally a little too soft to be worn in rings, chrome diopsides are perfect for earrings and look stunning when set in yellow gold.

Tsavorite Garnets

Most people think of red when they think of garnets—but, back in the 1970s, green tsavorite garnets became one of the favorite gemstones among fine jewelry collectors. While the stone can range in color, the most prized pieces are a highly-saturated green. The only known source of the gemstone is on the border of Kenya and Tanzania, making this particular gem as rare as your lady's eyes.

Peridots

Peridots only come in green; although, the shade can vary from yellowish-green to deep brownish-green. The majority of the peridots used in jewelry tend to be bright green in color, like that of new leaves. It is found in deposits all over the world, including Burma, Arizona, China, and Vietnam. It was used in Egypt for jewelry for centuries and may have graced the neck and ears of Cleopatra. It's also said to have the power to dispel bad dreams and help balance the nervous system.

Green Amber

Amber, in all its colors, was beloved by the Russian Tsars and Tsarinas for centuries. Green amber, however, is like green eyes—only 2% of all the known amber is green in color. That makes it exceptionally popular for jewelry. Because amber tends to be set in silver, a pair of green amber earrings would be more budget-friendly than some of the other options.

Aventurine

Aventurine is another budget-friendly stone that is often used in silver jewelry. It has a slightly shimmery appearance, and it comes from India. Aventurine is believed to bring good luck, especially to gamblers, so a pair of earrings made from this stone would be perfect if your girl is a risk-taker. Because aventurine is fairly plentiful, you may also be able to find an affordable necklace or pendant to go with the earrings as a set.

If you're looking for a gift this holiday season that will highlight the beauty of your lady's eyes, check with your local jewelry store to see what options they have available. Let the salesclerk know that you're looking for green stones in particular and that, while emeralds are nice, you're thinking about something a little more interesting and unique.

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