Description
14k gold stud earrings with Montana sapphires. Real gemstones hand set in solid, USA-recycled white gold. These minimalist gold post earrings are made to order in our rural Oregon studio and are perfect for everyday wear. A perfect gift for men or women, these are great sleeper earrings in dainty a dainty 5x3mm size. These are rustic in cut and clarity as well as matching; they are very attractive when worn but are not perfect stones. This actually gives them an awesome relaxed "blue jeans" vibe, and a much lower cost than you'd otherwise be looking at for these gems.
Montana sapphires are mined from alluvial gravels from the rivers of Montana and are prized by collectors for qualities like unique muted colors, mixed colors in one stone. and shifting personality. They often appear to shift colors somewhat depending on lighting, for example appearing more green in some lights and more grey in others. They are an iconic American precious gem and a September birthstone. We pick the finest gems from our stock for setting in platinum. Invest in ethical fine jewelry that is beautiful, high quality, and will stand the test of time.
How to choose a stud earring size:
3mm is a tiny stud earring perfect for cartilage and multiple piercings. 4mm is a dainty stud earring for everyday wear. 5mm is a good minimalist stud earring size. 6mm is large, but still casual. 8mm are statement stud earrings with a bold look. Click through the product photos to see different sizes pictured with a US dime for scale.
Recycled Solid Gold Earrings with Ethically Sourced Gems
Our gems are ethically sourced with care and knowledge. They are real, come from small businesses, and support small miners and families around the globe. Rather than support destructive mining practices, we use reclaimed precious metals. They are melted down and refined to produce settings identical in quality and purity to newly mined metals without the environmental and human impact.
These are made to order. Most orders ship in 1-8 business days.
Gems are individual pieces of nature's art and have minor variation in pattern, color, size, and shape. Unlike synthetic gems, few are exactly alike. Exact size may vary +/- .20mm. When choosing a size, remember that the pictures are magnified close-ups.
Gemstone treatments: None or heated.
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