Description
A dazzling pair of rainbow 18ct white gold stud earrings, each with eleven multi-coloured round-cut sapphires totalling 0.38ct.
These classic contemporary designs combine contrasting cuts from our vast collection of coloured stones, representing the many phases we go through in life. These pieces can be made using any combination of gemstones or metal alternatives to suit.
Multi-coloured sapphires, also known as fancy sapphires, are a type of corundum mineral that comes in a variety of colours. The different colours of sapphires are caused by trace elements in the mineral’s crystal lattice. For example, blue sapphires get their colour from the presence of iron and titanium, while pink sapphires contain chromium, and yellow sapphires contain iron.
In many cultures, sapphires have been associated with a variety of mythological and spiritual meanings. In ancient Greece and Rome, sapphires were associated with the god Apollo, who was said to have worn a sapphire as a symbol of his power and wisdom. During the Middle Ages, sapphires were believed to have healing powers and were often used to treat eye infections and other ailments.
Item weight: 1.7 grams
Hallmark: Edinburgh 750