Pave Blue Sapphire Earring 1.24 Ct.Tw.Total Carat Weight, 14K White Gold

From the moment the sapphires that anchor these earrings were born beneath the ancient soils of Ceylon Sri Lanka until the last facet was polished and set in 18K white gold, this pair has traveled a story of place and craft. In the alluvial gravels and mountain veins where Sri Lankan sapphires are famed, rough stones are sorted by seasoned hands that learn to read tone and saturation as if they were language. These particular round blue sapphires, totaling 1.24 carats, presented a vivid, intense color that called for a cutter to favor depth and brilliance in equal measure. Cut to mixed brilliant proportions with measurements of 5.14 by 5.08 by 3.36 millimeters and an excellent polish, they retain that unmistakable Ceylon glow, transparent and lively. Our gem team evaluated them as eye clean at typical viewing distances, which means that their clarity lets the blue sing freely without distraction, and a careful and stable heat treatment was applied to enhance color and stability, a practice both traditional and widely accepted among gemologists for Ceylon sapphires.

The design that cradles these sapphires was conceived to celebrate that blue light and to pair it with the crisp fire of white diamonds. Each earring is lovingly set in 18K white gold, a warm yet durable metal choice that enhances the cool saturation of the sapphires while maintaining comfort for daily wear. Surrounding and accenting the center sapphires are white round natural diamonds in carefully selected sizes and qualities. The diamonds featured in the design include stones of approximately 0.12 carat clarity grades VS1 and VS2 color grade F, smaller accents of approximately 0.036 carat clarity VS1 and VS2 color grade F, additional accents of approximately 0.09 carat clarity VS color grade F G, and a grouping adding approximately 0.81 carats clarity VS color grade F G. Together the diamonds total approximately 1.056 carats, each stone chosen for eye clean clarity and bright color to create a halo and pavé dance that frames the sapphires without stealing their center stage. The balance of round mixed brilliant cuts and expertly matched white diamonds lets light pass through and reflect back in a continuous shimmer that follows the wearer with movement and grace.

When customers ask me how these earrings will wear day to day, I like to answer with practical clarity and the kind of gemological context that comes from long study. Sapphire ranks nine on the Mohs hardness scale, which places it among the most scratch resistant colored gemstones available, second only to diamond. This means that for regular activities that might abrade softer stones, sapphire will resist surface scratching and keep its polished facets looking fresh. Diamond sits at the pinnacle of the Mohs scale at ten, and the white diamonds in this design are effectively impervious to scratching by other gem materials. The 18K white gold setting is a gold alloy with sufficient robustness for everyday jewelry, while remaining comfortable against the skin, though it is softer than platinum and will show wear over time in the form of fine surface scratches. Hardness does not tell the whole story, and toughness and cleavage matter too. Sapphire is broadly tough and resists fracture well, though a hard, sharp blow at a vulnerable facet edge could produce a chip. Diamonds are extremely hard but have cleavage planes and under rare, concentrated impact they can cleave. For this reason the design places sapphires in secure settings with diamond accents positioned to protect and to reflect light, while our settings are engineered to reduce the chance of direct knocks to the girdles of the stones.

For caring for these earrings in everyday life, a few simple habits will preserve their beauty and structural integrity. Remove the earrings for heavy manual work sports and situations where they might be struck or exposed to harsh chemicals such as cleaning agents or chlorine, as chemicals can affect the metal and repeated exposure to aggressive cleaners can dull the finish. Routine home cleaning with warm water a drop of mild soap and a soft brush is effective for both diamonds and heat treated sapphires, and ultrasonic cleaners are generally safe for both stone types although any stones with pre existing fissures or old repairs should be reviewed by a professional first. Avoid thermal shocks such as rapid temperature changes immediately after cleaning, as extreme conditions are uncomfortable for any piece of jewelry. Periodic inspection of prongs and settings is helpful, and The Natural Sapphire Company offers gemological expertise and advice to ensure that mounting integrity is maintained over years of wear. Wearing these earrings daily will reward you with enduring sparkle and a living connection to the history of Ceylon sapphire mining and masterful jewelry craft, a story we are proud to share and a design we are pleased to present to you.