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Amanda’s Style File: Sapphires for September
The month’s birthstone is vibrant in every color.
This rainbow sapphire tennis bracelet by Suzanne Kalan ($16,000) is one of 20 pieces in this Amanda’s Style File celebrating the September birthstone.
Sapphires are spectacular and so are the people who are lucky enough to have sapphires as their birthstone.
Sapphires have long been known as one of the primary four “precious” gemstones. It makes sense that precious is defined as an object that is rare, has great value, and should be treated with care.
Beloved for their durability and rich, vibrant color palette, sapphires are a go-to gemstone for jewelry that can be worn every day, as well as show-stopping, one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry.
The color variation is what gives this Style File such vibrance. Rich blue sapphires are classic, classy, and easily identified as special specimens.
Light, pastel sapphires are sweet and the new quiet luxury. Vibrantly saturated and rainbow sapphires are attention-grabbing in every good way.
There are so many ways so show love for sapphires. Here are 20 Amanda’s Style File selects to celebrate this month.
Sapphires have long been known as one of the primary four “precious” gemstones. It makes sense that precious is defined as an object that is rare, has great value, and should be treated with care.
Beloved for their durability and rich, vibrant color palette, sapphires are a go-to gemstone for jewelry that can be worn every day, as well as show-stopping, one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry.
The color variation is what gives this Style File such vibrance. Rich blue sapphires are classic, classy, and easily identified as special specimens.
Light, pastel sapphires are sweet and the new quiet luxury. Vibrantly saturated and rainbow sapphires are attention-grabbing in every good way.
There are so many ways so show love for sapphires. Here are 20 Amanda’s Style File selects to celebrate this month.
Anita Ko diamond “Hepburn” bracelet with a blue sapphire heart center set in 18-karat gold ($26,000)
Boochier 18-karat recycled yellow gold and blue sapphire "Slinkee" bangle ($14,500)
Gumuchian one-of-a-kind sapphire and diamond earrings (price upon request)
Jacquie Aiche 14-karat gold rainbow sapphire spike and pavé diamond spinner ring ($7,150)
Jade Ruzzo sapphire cabochon and 18-karat yellow gold “Vic” ring small ($5,400)
Lindsey Scoggins Studio sapphire “Note to Self” bangle in 18-karat yellow gold ($16,000)
Jemma Wynne 18-karat yellow gold “Prive” blue sapphire cushion hoops ($5,670)
Macadam 18-karat gold and violet sapphire “Complement” ring ($3,750)
Maison H Jewels blue sapphire and 18-karat gold “Galaxy” earrings ($12,300)
Marlo Laz sapphire and diamond “Alexandra” ring in 14-karat yellow gold ($14,000)
Mateo 14-karat rainbow sapphire tennis necklace ($15,500)
Mindi Mond New York old cut diamond and sapphire statement ring set in silver and 14-karat yellow gold ($24,000)
Natasha Schweitzer double band sapphire and 18-karat yellow gold ring (from $5,542)
Olga Shatrova Jewelry rainbow-colored sapphires and ruby earrings set in 14-karat white gold ($4,500)
Rainbow K 18-karat yellow gold “Empress” bangle with sapphires and diamonds ($7,775)
Ray Griffiths sapphire Edwardian ring set in 18-karat yellow gold and oxidized silver ($6,370)
Retrouvaí one-of-a-kind green sapphire and diamond “Heirloom” bezel ring (price upon request)
Sonya K platinum “Bridget” Ceylon yellow sapphire and diamond ring set in platinum with 18-karat yellow gold ($39,100)
Suzanne Kalan rainbow sapphire tennis bracelet in 18-karat gold ($16,000)
Walters Faith 18-karat rose gold and pink sapphire bangle ($13,850)
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