Brilliant Skies - Estate 14K White Gold Natural Blue Sapphire Stud Earrings (EE213)

Brilliant Skies - Vintage 14K White Gold Sapphire Stud Earrings. These lovely earrings are crafted from 14K white gold, hallmarked 14K.  Featuring genuine round cut faceted sapphires, quality gold work and classic styling.  These expertly claw-set sapphires display a beautiful blue color, which display a violet/bluish color. The color is an intense blue, which sparkles and show wonderful vibrancy. The setting is a simple 4 claw design, which allows the precious sapphires to stand out. The earrings are for pierced ears, featuring posts and secure butterfly backs, which lock into place.  These vintage earrings look stunning when worn, they can be worn with everything, truly a perfect gift or addition to any jewelry collection.  

History: In ancient Greece and Rome, kings and queens were convinced that blue sapphires protected their owners from envy and harm. During the Middle Ages, the clergy wore blue sapphires to symbolize Heaven, and ordinary folks thought the gem attracted heavenly blessings.

The Ceylon sapphire has an excellent reputation and is a much prized gem with a long history. The name comes from the colonial name of Sri Lanka, which has long been famed for the wealth of gems mined and traded from it's shores. ... It's durability makes it an excellent gem for all jewellery, including rings.

History. Gold has been known since prehistoric times and was one of the first metals to be worked, mainly because it was to be found as nuggets or as particles in the beds of streams. Such was the demand that by 2000 BC the Egyptians began mining gold.

The history of White Gold dates back to 1710, when it was composed by alchemists Johan Frierich Bottger and Ehrenfried Walther Von Tcshirnhaus in Germany. In 1752, another metal resembling White Gold was introduced, with a grey finish. White Gold as we know today was created in 1920's.

Measurements: 4.40 mm 

Stone Size: Sapphire .85 carats    LI 2 Clarity   

Weight: 1.00 grams 

Condition: Excellent

Origin: America

Date: Circa 1990