For more than one century, sapphire earrings have been the favorite jewel of ladies of all ages. Their sophistication and blue lures and fascinates, not leaving indifferent any fashionable person.
Features
Sapphires familiar to us, blue, colors may not suit all girls. It is associated with the color of hair, eyes, skin of the face. You do not need to get upset because there are other shades of this stone. You can choose earrings with black, pink, green, yellow or white stones. All these colored sapphires are called fantasy.
The most widespread still got the blue version of this precious stone. Earrings with natural sapphire are perfectly combined with garnets, topazes and diamonds. The frames of the earrings correspond to the status of the stone - as a rule, they are gold. To the fullest, the beauty of earrings with sapphires is able to reveal only the bright versions of the cut - platinum, white gold. Young ladies often choose silver-cut earrings - they do not look so pretentious and much more affordable.
Sapphire earrings will be a great addition to the summer wardrobe. They are well combined with light chiffon dresses, sundresses, blouses.
Models
There are 5 main models of earrings with sapphires associated with the shape of the stone, as well as many of their interpretations:
- round;
- drop-shaped;
- square;
- oval;
- in the shape of a flower.
Round-shaped earrings set the tone and shape for sapphire; it should also be round. As a rule, this model of earrings involves a clasp in the form of a stud or a French castle.
Other round stones and small crystals, beautifully placed around it, will also fit round-shaped sapphire. A silver filigree or a diamond face will help to exquisitely highlight the blue color.
Drop-shaped sapphire earrings are the most common form of jewelry.. As a rule, earrings are small pendants, about 4 cm long. The clasp on them comes in the form of a carnation or a French castle. Such earrings can be added with a diamond, zircon or pearl.
Another very common form of earrings with sapphire is oval.. Often in these decorations there are 2 stones of different sizes. The most common are oval models in the form of studs or small pendants. Jewelry of this type is usually richly decorated with metal casting and various gems.
Square earrings with sapphire are rare, but it is this form that best conveys the depth of blue. Most often, the cut of such earrings is the thinnest gold line with floral motifs. This is due to the desire to make sure that the stone itself was visible, and attention was not diverted to additional accessories. That is why in the square form of earrings and do not use other gems.
In flower forms, expensive sapphire earrings are created, in which the floral ornament in the shape of a flower or a leaflet is richly decorated with small stones.
Clasp jewelry can be in the form of a stud or a French castle, if this is a massive version of the earrings. The second option is preferable, since heavy jewelry can strongly delay the earlobe and cause discomfort when worn.
Tips for choosing
Earrings with sapphires are a luxurious jewelry that looks expensive and suits ladies of different ages. It can be used as an accessory "for every day", and as a decoration for official events. The main thing is to choose the shape of the product and the material of the cut. As everyday earrings, it is better to wear small size carnations. These models are well combined with casual wear, modest evening dresses or business suits. They do not cling to clothes and do not cause any discomfort when wearing.
For special occasions, stud earrings or bunches with large stones are suitable, both classical (oval, circle) and unusual (avant-garde) shapes, for example, in the form of hearts. When choosing earrings it is necessary to take into account the features of their appearance. Best of all dark blue sapphires will suit blue-eyed or gray-eyed blondes.
It is better that the stone be in these earrings as a soloist, without being surrounded by metal or other gems. Then he will emphasize all the beauty and depth of the eyes, as well as beautifully set off the golden hair color.
Brunettes sapphire jewelry will also be to the face, they will give the image an intriguing mystery. Brown hairs will also find suitable earrings with sapphire. The main rule - they should not be massive, otherwise they will look vulgar. For girls with the shades listed above, earrings will be ideal, where sapphire is surrounded by metallic braiding and transparent pebbles. In this case, the gem will shine, but at the same time, will contrast with the hair colors and not distract attention from the girl's face.
Red-haired beauties should prefer jewelry with sapphire, where the stone is processed in the form of a flower or small pendant earrings, which will look very unusual against the background of red color.
When choosing sapphire earrings, you must consider the size of the earlobe and height. The smaller the lobe, the smaller the earrings. Massive models, in this case, will introduce a proportional imbalance and will bring with their weight the discomfort when worn.
Miniature, low girls fit earrings, studs or rings. Ladies of solid growth can admire with sapphire earrings, pendants in the ears.
Stylists recommend wearing open dresses with neck and shoulders to earrings with this stone, of course, if your figure and dress code allows you to do this. Hairstyles, it is desirable to make high, so that the curls do not hide the whole luxury of jewelry with sapphires.
And one more elementary rule that must be strictly observed is the balance between earrings and other jewelry. Here are some secrets:
- All products must be from the same collection;
- You can wear no more than 3 jewelery on one exit;
- Shoes and bag must be made of patent leather:
- Locks, clips, wires and other accessories should be merged with the color of the base metal of the earrings.
Types of cut
Sapphire earrings in gold, adorned with diamonds will be suitable for ladies of Balzac age. Such a set of jewels will allow you to demonstrate your status in society and impeccable taste. Even more valuable are star sapphire earrings. These masterpieces of jewelry will be appropriate for any celebration and will create a complete image, even if they become the only jewelry on a woman.
Earrings set in yellow gold is a classic of jewelry. And if you want something non-standard, a frame of red gold will come to the rescue. Pink and transparent sapphires are beautifully combined with it. Earrings will look even more spectacular if stones are scattered on the metal surface.
Girls are recommended to choose sapphire earrings with silver. They look no worse than gold, and are cheaper, respectively, more accessible.
What to wear
Earrings with sapphires are well combined with clothes of cold tones: lilac, white, blue, silver, gray. However, you should not wear dresses of the same color to dark blue stones. Decorations will simply not be visible on their background. The most spectacular of these earrings set off contrasting colors in clothing: pink, orange, honey, cream, brown, gold, chocolate, wine red.
Decorations with green hues will also look good: from bright emerald to dull-mint.
The style of clothing that is best combined with sapphire earrings will depend not on the peculiarities of the stone, but on the stylistic embodiment of the jewelry as a whole. Some variants will mean the ensemble exclusively with evening silk dresses, others - with light, translucent summer blouses and tunics, and still others - with knitted tops and sarafans.
For special occasions, you can match a bracelet and a ring with sapphires to the earrings. The main thing - do not overdo it with the number of jewelry and their size, otherwise there is a risk to look vulgar.
Care
The advantage of sapphire is its strength (second after diamond), so jewelry with this stone will be able to retain its visual appeal for a long time. Do not be afraid to clean the earrings with sapphire, this material is difficult to damage. And from time to time it will still have to be cleaned. For this purpose, suitable solution of soap, in which you want to leave earrings for 60 minutes.
In the case of heavy pollution, you can leave jewelry in it for the night, it will not cause any harm to the earrings. You can also add a couple of drops of ammonia to the prepared solution, however, it is forbidden to rub the stones with abrasive means, in order to avoid mechanical damage on their surface. After being in a soapy solution, rinse the jewelry with warm water and wipe dry with a flannel cloth. Hard-to-reach places (where the stone comes into contact with the metal bordering) of the earrings can be additionally wiped with a cotton swab dipped in ammonia.
If you are afraid to clean the earrings with sapphire in a self-made solution, fearing to spoil the product, contact the jeweler's salon, where you can help you find specialized tools for the care of jewels. Their price is low, and the effect is immediately visible.
If you take care of your earrings and store them properly, you will not have to deep-clean them. Earrings with sapphire prefer dark dry places, where there is no exposure to direct sunlight and heating devices. The best option for storing earrings will be a jewelry box with isolated compartments.
In order not to leave a bloom on the surface of the stones, it is recommended to remove the earrings before washing the head, applying hair masks, during styling.
Spectacular images
Small oval-shaped sapphire pendant earrings with rich metal casting, complemented by a ring from the same series - a stylish and very feminine version of “every day” jewelry.
Pendant earrings with large sapphire, complemented by a magnificent sapphire openwork necklace - this is a luxurious evening version of jewelry, worthy of going on the red carpet at the most significant events.
Earrings, ring and pendant rare, square, cut will attract the attention of the most sophisticated fashionistas. The rich blue color of the stone will make your eyes more expressive, and a rich vegetable cut will add mysterious mystery to the whole image.