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Sapphire (SAP016)

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$3,806.00

Sapphire (SAP008)

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$1,470.00

Sapphire (SAP010)

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$1,980.00

Sapphire (SAP020)

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$1,812.00

Sapphire (SAP018)

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$963.00

Sapphire (SAP019)

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$990.00

Sapphire (SAP021)

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$1,620.00

The Sapphire Pavé Band (Ready to ship in size 6.75) - W.R. Metalarts

The Sapphire Pavé Band (Ready to ship in size 5.75)

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$2,434.00

The Montana Sapphire Ring

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$4,387.00

The Three-Stone Sapphire Ring - W.R. Metalarts

The Petite Sapphire Ring

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$2,266.00

The Montana Sapphire Solitaire

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$2,941.00

The Sapphire Mokume Notched Solitaire (Ready to Ship in Size 5)

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$3,810.00

The Teal Sapphire Minimalist Oval Ring (Ready to ship in size 5.75)

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$4,798.00

The Montana Sapphire Pavé Band

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$2,375.00

The Petite Sapphires Ring (Ready to ship in size 6)

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$2,266.00

The Montana Sapphire Trillion-Cut Carved Solitaire (Ready to ship in size 7)

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$2,510.00

The Sapphire Princess-Cut Low Set Solitaire (Ready to ship in size 6.5)

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$2,245.00

The Sapphire Mokume Twist Ring (Ready to ship in size 5.5)

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$5,537.00

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Stone Spotlight: Montana Sapphires

Color: Montana sapphires come in a wide range of colors, including blues, teals, yellows, whites, and pinks. In general, sapphires are found in nearly every color - except red because we call those rubies! Sapphires and rubies both belong to the corundum family of gemstones; the only difference is their color. Custom Montana Sapphire Mountain Ring Our Sources: We love working with Montana sapphires because they are some of the most traceable gems in the world! Our clients can be confident that the sapphires in their jewelry were mined, cut, and polished with the highest standards of human and environmental ethics in the mining industry. We are fortunate to have personal relationships with several miners from whom we source most of our Montana sapphires. We also source them from Fair Trade certified suppliers Columbia Gemhouse and Americut Gems. The Fairmined Montana Sapphire Hexagon Carved Solitaire Stone Cutting: We know the full story of each new Montana sapphire we source. This includes how and where they are each cut and polished. One of the amazing miners with whom we work cuts and polishes the rough gemstones himself. The other sends his rough stones to a small family-run cutting operation in Sri Lanka. Columbia Gem House and Americut Gems both have their own cutting facilities in China and New Jersey, respectively. This ensures a high standard for both workers' rights and environmental protection. Custom Birthstone Ring with three Montana Sapphires More on Sapphires: Sapphires are the traditional birthstone for September. They are extremely durable - rated a 9 on the Mohs hardness scale - making them an ideal choice for everyday jewelry! Sapphires have been treasured throughout history, holding cultural and symbolic significance all around the world. Sapphires can symbolize wisdom and creativity. These gemstones have long been associated with spirituality or religion and also with royalty. Some people believed that sapphires contained protective powers that would shield the wearer from danger. Others thought the stone had healing powers that could improve the wearer’s overall health and strength, facilitate healing, cure disease, and even act as an antidote for poisons. The Rainbow Band features fifteen ethically sourced US-mined gemstones, including nine Montana sapphires Our Commitment to Ethical Sourcing: W.R. Metalarts strives to know the full story of the materials we use in our jewelry. We are committed to supporting artisanal miners and mining communities, promoting healthy and safe working conditions, and avoiding environmentally destructive practices. We are dedicated to deepening our understanding and working to address the historical and ongoing harm of the jewelry industry on indigenous communities and communities of color all around the world. We do not claim to have all of the answers; we are constantly evaluating our practices as we gain a more nuanced understanding of our complex industry. Transparency is critical so that you, our clients and collaborators, can trust that we’ve done all we can to create the most beautiful jewelry - not just the end result, but beautiful at every step of the journey. The way that we back up these values is to do our homework, putting our suppliers through rigorous vetting processes. We don’t take our vendors at face value when they say a stone is “conflict-free” or “sustainable;” we push them to give us the whole story about the journey of a stone and if they are not able to back up their claims of “ethics'' with sources or credentials, we won’t work with them. We source directly from local cutters and miners, when possible, which is one way to ensure ethical, responsible, and sustainable business practices. It takes time and diligence to find suppliers that we trust, but once we find them, we forge incredible relationships built on our shared values of transparency, accountability, and doing good. Thank you for supporting responsible sourcing! Enjoy 5% off your first order & be the first to know about new collections, exclusive offers & more!

on Sep 14 2022

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Something Blue! Adding Blue Gems to Your Ring

Blue is all around us. It is the color of the sky and the sea and is one of our favorite colors to source gemstones in. We love exploring all the beautiful variations of this color with different stones! Here are some of our favorites to work with: Enjoy 5% off your first order & be the first to know about new collections, exclusive offers & more! Sapphires When thinking about blue stones, sapphires are usually the first gemstone that will come to mind! They are extremely resilient (rated a 9 on the Mohs Hardness Scale) and absolutely stunning. Sapphires come in nearly every color imaginable, but blue sapphires are always the most popular. We love working with Montana sapphires especially because we can ensure that they are sourced to the highest standards of ethics and sustainability in the mining industry. Sapphires symbolize wisdom and creativity making them a perfect stone for the creative in your life! Aquamarine We always think that aquamarines evoke the sea. They range in color from almost clear to a light blue to a green-blue coloring. They are often free from inclusions resembling a pane of blue glass. They are a 7.5-8 on the Mohs Hardness Scale making them durable and a wonderful option for pendants or rings. We source our aquamarines from Maine and Colorado from sustainable and ethical sources and stone cutters. Aquamarines are stones of power and are said to radiate calming energies! Iolite If you love the look of sapphires but don't want to break the bank, Iolite is for you! It is a beautiful blue stone that’s natural coloring is a deep blue. It is slightly less durable than a sapphire, but with proper care, it can last generations. We love sourcing this beautiful stone from Wyoming and cannot wait to work with it more in the future. Topaz Topaz is often thought of as a reddish-orange stone, which it is; however, topaz can also be a stunning blue. Blue topaz is one of the most sought after varieties… for good reason! It looks beautiful in any cut and pairs beautifully with all varieties of metal. If you’re curious about what exactly differentiates white, yellow, and rose gold, check out our helpful blog post! Blue Spinel Some consider the blue of blue spinel rivals that of sapphires (we plead the 5th on that question). It is an affordable alternative to sapphires, but don’t discount it as a replacement. Blue spinel can more than hold its own! Enjoy 5% off your first order & be the first to know about new collections, exclusive offers & more!

on Jun 29 2021

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