Metal: 22K Gold

Stone: AGL certified 5.60ct natural antique Ceylon Sapphire bead

Measurements: Approx. 7mm x 9mm

Chain: Your choice of 16” chain or hand Fabricated 22k gold collar, 15” in length.

What You Should Know:

The word sapphire comes from the Greek “sappheiros,” meaning blue stone. The ancient Greeks not only named this popular stone, they crafted a pretty compelling origin story too.

Prometheus, a Greek titan who molded humans from clay, watched his creations struggle each day on earth. Hoping to help us out, he implored the most powerful gods to gift mortals with the magic of fire. When his proposal was rejected, he stole fire from Mount Olympus for his favorite Earthlings. A furious Zeus chained Prometheus to a rock for visits from an angry eagle that came each day to eat his liver. A few decades later, demi-god and hero Hercules slayed the eagle and broke Prometheus's chains. But one link from the chain remained on his finger as did a chunk of his rock. This eternal ring was beautiful, blue, and immensely strong: the very first sapphire.

We don’t think Prometheus gets quite enough credit—both for the fire as well as our favorite blue beauty. It’s no wonder why sapphires have been considered heavenly and powerful gems ever since. This brilliant bead is 5.60ct of antique sapphire excellence! This beauty is just beyond, in perfect condition with lolling shades of blue and set on a hand fabricated 22K gold collar.