Gray Blue Sapphire 14k Gold-Filled Stud Earrings, 0.97 Carat

Terrific gray blue color in these natural sapphires set in 14k gold-filled studs. Bright, open color and well cut 4.8 and 4.9mm round gems make these a beautiful nearly one carat pair in 4 prong gold bonded findings. The colors are a good match, two different brilliant cuts and one has a chip under the girdle that is hidden by the prong, but these earth mined gems are priced accordingly. Better durability and value than electroplated gold, the filled process uses heat and pressure to bond a thick layer of karat gold onto the base metal, usually high quality jewelers brass. US trade regulations require gold-filled pieces to contain at least 5 percent gold of no less than 10k purity. Most filled jewelry is 14k like this piece and almost always using recycled gold. Total Gem Weight approximately 0.97 carat.Jewelry pictured is the item you will receive unless customized or otherwise described.