✨ Leland Blue Stone Stud Earrings ✨
These handcrafted stud earrings feature authentic Leland Blue stones set on durable alloy metal posts. Each piece highlights the stone’s unique character—swirls of rich blue, green, and gray tones often flecked with natural textures and air bubbles. No two stones are alike, making every pair a one-of-a-kind treasure.
 
💎 The Stone’s Story
Unlike most gemstones, Leland Blue is not a naturally occurring mineral—it’s a historic slag glass that originated in the late 1800s in Leland, Michigan. During that time, an iron smelting plant processed ore, and the byproduct of smelting—iron waste mixed with fluxes like limestone—was discarded along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Over time, these remnants hardened into vibrant blue and teal “stones,” later washing up along the beaches.
 
🌍 Why It’s Special
Today, Leland Blue is highly prized for its rarity and beauty. Since the smelting operations ceased over a century ago, no new material is being produced—making these stones a finite piece of Michigan’s industrial and Great Lakes history. Collectors and jewelry lovers cherish it as both an heirloom material and a symbol of resilience, transformation, and local heritage.
Perfect for everyday wear or as a meaningful gift, these earrings carry with them the story of Michigan’s past while adding a pop of unique color to your look.
 
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