Sapphire Jewelry

Endlessly refined. Quietly luminous.
Sapphire—corundum colored by trace elements—moves from signature blues to a spectrum of fancy hues. Our Sapphire Jewelry collection gathers refined silhouettes you can live in: sleek solitaires, delicate station chains, meaningful charms, and stackable rings. Each piece is handcrafted in the USA with ethically sourced gemstones and recycled precious metals.

Shop the Sapphire Edit

• Sapphire Necklaces — solitaires, east–west cuts, pendants, and stations
• Sapphire Earrings — studs, huggies, drops, and threaders
• Sapphire Rings — stackable bands, solitaires, half-eternities, signets
• Sapphire Bracelets — slim bezels, stations, and birthstone links
• Birthstone Charms — add September’s stone to your chain or bracelet
• Design Your Own — choose metal, length, stone size, and engraving

What Is Sapphire?

Sapphire is the gem variety of corundum (Al₂O₃), prized for brilliance and durability (Mohs hardness 9). Trace elements create color: iron + titanium for blue; chromium for pink; vanadium for violet; a mix of pink and orange yields padparadscha. (Red corundum is called ruby; all other colors are sapphire.)

Color, Quality & Cut

• Blues: from airy cornflower to inky royal; look for even saturation and lively brightness.
• Fancy sapphires: pink, peach, yellow, green, violet, and padparadscha—beautiful for multi-stone stories.
• Clarity: minute “silk” (rutile) can soften glare; star sapphires show asterism under a cabochon cut.
• Cut: round, oval, emerald-cut, cushion; east–west settings deliver sleek, modern lines.
• Treatments: heat treatment to improve color/clarity is common and stable; diffusion or fracture-filling is less common—always disclose enhancements.

Where Sapphire Is Found

Notable origins include Sri Lanka (Ceylon blues, padparadscha), Madagascar, Myanmar (Mogok), Thailand, Australia, and the USA (Montana—Yogo & Rock Creek). Historic Kashmir blues are famed and scarce.

Why Sapphire Works (Every Day)

• September’s birthstone: a timeless emblem of wisdom, devotion, and steady calm.
• Durability: Mohs 9 makes sapphire an everyday staple for rings and bracelets.
• Versatility: blue reads classic; fancy hues feel personal and modern.
• Conscious by design: recycled precious metals, ethically sourced stones, eco-friendly packaging.

Design Your Sapphire Piece

Start with a silhouette—necklace, ring, bracelet, earrings, or charm—then tailor the details. Select recycled 14K yellow/white/rose gold or sterling silver. Choose your hue, cut, and size; pick chain length or band width; add engraving where available. Every piece arrives gift-ready.

Styling Notes

• Layered minimalism: pair a petite blue solitaire with a herringbone chain for quiet contrast.
• Color story: mix blue sapphire with diamond/white sapphire for lift; pair pink or yellow sapphire with warm gold for glow.
• Charm stacking: build a family palette—September alongside partner/children’s stones.

Care & Cleaning

Clean with lukewarm water, a drop of mild soap, and a soft brush; rinse and dry thoroughly. Ultrasonic/steam is often safe for robust sapphires, but avoid for heavily included or fracture-filled stones. Store pieces separately to protect finishes.

FAQs

Is sapphire a birthstone?
Yes—September’s traditional birthstone.

Are sapphires only blue?
No. All colors except red exist (red is ruby). Fancy sapphires include pink, yellow, green, violet, and padparadscha.

What affects sapphire value?
Color saturation + brightness, clarity, cut quality, size, treatment disclosure, and origin.

Is sapphire durable for daily wear?
Yes. At Mohs 9, sapphire is excellent for rings and bracelets with mindful care.

Where do your sapphires come from?
Primarily Sri Lanka, Madagascar, and Montana, with select stones from other regions. Ask us about origin for any piece.