This Black and Blue Sapphire Look Is Hot for Fall

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This Black and Blue Sapphire Look Is Hot for Fall

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I don't like blackened metals to begin with, and putting it with dark stones like sapphires doesn't appeal to me at all, so I'd like your thoughts on these pieces. For you, are they thumbs up or down? For me, they're too dark and gloomy, so I give them ImageImage .

This Black and Blue Sapphire Look Is Hot for Fall
September 9, 2020 by Brittany Siminitz

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"Last week, I wrote about sapphires—predictably, as the month of September began. But while I was looking through my emails and jewelry image files, I was struck by an increasingly common combination of materials featuring the beloved birthstone.

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Heart bracelet in 18k yellow gold with sapphires, price on request; Sylva & Cie

Black rhodium—or other methods of blackened metal—has been a great option for upping the drama factor in jewelry, making the gemstones pop and shine in a way that other metals don’t. When paired with sapphire, especially blue sapphire, it’s an electric look that is especially stirring. Which explains why it’s so common—though this year, it feels more prominent than ever. ... "

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It definitely limits the back lighting from a setting.
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