Sapphire Necklaces

Yes. Every one of our sapphire necklaces is set with natural blue sapphire, and each product title says so. Sapphire is the blue variety of corundum, the same mineral as ruby, and its color comes from trace iron and titanium in the crystal. Any treatment is disclosed on the product page, so read the listing for the specific piece before you buy.

Very. Sapphire rates 9 on the Mohs scale, behind only diamond and moissanite, so it shrugs off the dust and grit that slowly haze softer gems. A pendant also sits out of harm's way compared with a ring. The one caution runs the other direction: a sapphire can scratch softer stones and gold if they share a drawer, so give it its own pouch.

Many titles state the sapphire's size, which makes comparison straightforward. The plain sapphire pendant uses a 3 mm stone and the evil eye a 3.5 mm stone. The round solitaires come with a 5 mm or a 6 mm sapphire, and the step between them is larger than it sounds, since a 6 mm round has noticeably more presence at the collarbone. The pear diamond chevron carries a 6x4 mm pear, and one of the diamond halo styles frames a 5x3 mm sapphire.

About half the collection pairs the sapphire with diamonds, and several titles give the diamond weight. The halo designs come at 1/8 ct and 1/2 ct, there is a 1/3 ct diamond cluster, and the diamond-accented styles come at 1/8 ct and 1/3 ct. Smaller touches appear on the princess-cut diamond halo at 0.05 ctw and the pear chevron at 0.06 ctw.

If you prefer the blue on its own, choose a round solitaire, the bezel-set pendant, the open circle, the disc, or the infinity bar.

Start with how often she will wear it. For daily wear, a bezel-set sapphire necklace is the safest choice, since the metal rim protects the stone's edge and nothing catches on a collar. The solitaires and the 3 mm pendant are the easiest to layer. For a bolder look, the geometric statement piece and the 1/2 ct halo read from across a room, while the cross and the evil eye suit someone who wears her jewelry for its meaning.

The designs are offered in 14K yellow gold, 14K white gold, 14K rose gold, or platinum, with choices varying by style. White gold and platinum keep the blue cool and bright and blend with any diamonds around it. Yellow gold deepens the blue and gives the most classic contrast. Rose gold is the unexpected choice, and its warmth makes a medium blue look richer.

Chains come at 16 inches, 18 inches, or adjustable from 16 to 18 inches, depending on the design. At 16 inches a small sapphire such as the 3 mm pendant sits right at the base of the neck. At 18 inches it falls just below the collarbone, which gives a halo or the geometric statement piece more room. For a gift when you are unsure of her neckline, the adjustable chain or the 18-inch length is the safer pick.

A sapphire necklace is one of the most considered gifts in jewelry. Blue sapphire is the September birthstone and the traditional gemstone of the 45th wedding anniversary, and its deep blue goes with nearly every wardrobe. Because the stone is so hard, it is also a gift she can wear daily rather than save for occasions.

The price shown is the price of the finished necklace, with the sapphire included, along with any diamonds named in the title and the chain at the length you select. Price changes with the metal and with the size of the stone, which is why the 6 mm solitaire sits well above the 5 mm. The stones are never billed separately at checkout.

US orders ship free and fully insured by UPS Ground, and orders of $500 or more are upgraded to free UPS Express with a signature on delivery. Ship times are listed piece by piece, because many necklaces are made to order. Necklaces can be returned within 30 days of delivery, and we pay the return shipping. Full details are on our shipping and returns page.

Soak it for a few minutes in warm water with a little mild dish soap, then work a soft toothbrush behind the stone, where lotion and skin oils collect and dull the blue. Rinse and pat dry. Put the necklace on after perfume and hairspray rather than before. Our lifetime warranty covers it against manufacturing defects.