{"product_id":"twinkle-studs-in-blue-sapphire-1","title":"Twinkle Studs | Blue Sapphire","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"634\"\u003eThese sapphire studs feature 3.50mm round stones in a soft, icy blue tone — bright and airy with a cool, glacial presence. The sapphires are loupe clean, precision-cut, and full of sparkle, offering a crisp optics and sparkle. Their light-medium tone keeps them fresh and versatile, catching the light beautifully without appearing too deep or dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"844\"\u003eSet in a secure 6-prong setting, these studs offer timeless structure with a luminous, modern color. Easy to wear on their own or layered in a stack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"844\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEach set of stones for stud earrings are carefully hand-selected out of hundreds of stones, ensuring the best and brightest color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"844\"\u003e___________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"913\"\u003eDETAILS:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"913\"\u003e0.36ct Blue Sapphire, 3.50mm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"913\"\u003e14k Yellow Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"913\"\u003eButterfly Backings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"913\"\u003eEthically sourced metals and stones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e___________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSTONE ORIGIN AND HISTORY:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"614\" data-start=\"165\"\u003eILAKAKA, MADAGASCAR (Sapphire Melee)\u003cbr\u003eIlakaka, in the southern highlands of Madagascar, is one of the world’s most important sources for melee sapphires. Since its discovery in the late 1990s, this region has produced an abundance of small, vibrant sapphires in rich royal blue hues, as well as purples, pinks, yellows, and greens. The rich variety and volume of melee material from Ilakaka have made Madagascar a key supplier of these brilliantly colored accent stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"737\" data-start=\"578\"\u003eWhile larger, richly saturated gems are rarer, the melee from Ilakaka offers exceptional quality and intense color that brings depth and sparkle to any design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1014\" data-start=\"739\"\u003eMining here is primarily artisanal and small-scale, with rough stones typically sold quickly and shipped mainly to Sri Lanka for cutting. This export pattern can make sourcing Ilakaka melee sapphires directly a challenge for many jewelers outside traditional cutting centers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1311\" data-start=\"1016\"\u003eWe are proud to present a thoughtfully curated selection of Ilakaka melee sapphires, chosen for their vibrant royal blue color, clarity, and character. These petite gems capture the extraordinary beauty of Madagascar’s geology and add a special touch of natural elegance to fine jewelry designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFACETING DESIGN: Simple Round Brilliant\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SALT Fine Gems \u0026 Jewelry ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50377136308512,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/5119\/5680\/files\/DSC_0544.jpg?v=1751665169","url":"https:\/\/www.saltgemsco.com\/products\/twinkle-studs-in-blue-sapphire-1","provider":"Salt Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}