Are sapphires a good everyday gemstone for earrings?

Sapphires, in general, are durable and suitable for everyday wear. They are second in hardness only to diamonds, scoring a 9 on the Mohs scale. We do also have an annual aftercare service, whereby we invite you to come in every year and one of our jewellery specialists will look over your jewellery and give it a professional clean. This is a complimentary service for life.

Where do sapphires come from?

Sapphires are found in various locations around the world, and different regions are known for producing sapphires with distinct characteristics. Antique pieces typically feature sapphires from the old, long since depleted mines of Burma, Ceylon and Kashmir, which are known for producing the finest material.

What does it mean when a sapphire is natural and unenhanced?

When a sapphire is described as "natural and unenhanced," it signifies that the gemstone's colour is entirely the result of natural geological processes, and no artificial methods have been applied to modify or improve its appearance. Natural and unenhanced sapphires account for less than 5% of material on the market, and are considered more valuable and desirable by collectors and individuals thus making them exceptionally good investments.

What are the quality factors of a sapphire?

The quality of a sapphire is assessed on several key factors that influence its beauty and value, with natural (untreated) colour being the predominant quality factor. Origin and locality will also impact the value of a sapphire.

What styles of sapphire earrings do we have?

With one of the largest collections of antique and vintage jewellery , we have a variety of sapphire earring styles, including ornate Victorian and Edwardian clusters, Art Deco drop earrings , vintage studs and many more! Each being expertly hand-crafted and features unique detail and craftsmanship no longer seen today.

Sapphire Earrings

Sapphires - immortalised as the September birthstone - are celebrated for their exquisite blue hue. Our earrings feature rare natural and unenhanced sapphires that often hail from the old, long since depleted mines of Burma, Kashmir and Ceylon.

Natural and unenhanced stones are an exceptionally good investment, in a world where the majority of stones have been heated in an attempt to compete with their natural counterparts.

Vintage sapphire earrings are the perfect addition to a lady’s jewellery box, with the blue colour being highly versatile. Often set alongside diamonds to emphasise their exquisite blue hue, sapphire earrings can light up the face and complete any outfit.

From sleek and geometric art deco designs to the more ornate designs of the Victorian and Edwardian eras, we have styles from across the centuries that are unique and one-of-a-kind.

Berganza’s earrings are complemented by an exquisite selection of antique sapphire rings and diamond-flanked fancy sapphire rings.