Color

Color is often the first factor that’s considered when shopping for gemstone stud earrings, and no matter what hue strikes your fancy, there’s a gem to match! Aquamarine jewelry is complementary to a wide range of skin tones, and a pair of earrings that features this glimmering light blue gem is a lovely way to work a touch of refreshing glimmer into your look. Aquamarine earrings, such as the Aquamarine Stud Earrings, 14K White Gold, are especially complementary to those with blue eyes, although they flatter a wide range of complexions. This simple but striking pair features two round aquamarines in your choice of size (4mm, 5mm, 6mm or 7mm) and places them in shining four-prong settings of 14K white gold.

Cut

The shape of the stone that you choose can make a big difference in their appearance! Although round gems are the most common picks for gemstone stud earrings, you’re not limited to only circular stones. An emerald cut can give a modern, geometric look to a pair of richly-colored gems and the 3.40 Carat Emerald-Cut London Blue Topaz Stud Earrings are a stylish example. Two 1.70-carat London blue topaz gems are held by four-prong settings of 14k white gold for a total of 3.40 carats of deep blue sparkle.

Heart-shaped stones provide a feminine variation that give gemstones of many kinds a romantic beauty. Each of the 1.50 Carat Heart-Shaped Pink Topaz and Diamond Earrings in 14K White Gold features a 6mm-high pink topaz and accents it with several small round diamonds that stud a sweeping setting of 14K white gold. These vibrant gems perfectly balance a sense of fun and girlish charm with grown up sophistication and daring color.

Metal

The metal that you choose for the setting of a pair of gemstone stud earrings can change the personality of that pair: white gold earrings and those that utilize platinum settings add a cool sheen that’s modern and chic, while yellow gold settings add a warm glow with a classic look.  The Emerald Stud Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold are an excellent example of the way that 14K yellow gold can warm up the look of any gemstone. This pair of green gems is truly timeless, with their classic, vibrant hue and gleaming yellow gold four-prong settings. However, if you prefer a cooler look, this pair is also available set in platinum or 14K white gold.

The simple, timeless beauty of gemstone stud earrings makes them timeless picks that are always just right. Consider color, cut and metal to find your perfect pair.

Tanzanite is a relatively new discovery in the world of gemstones. Shepherds in Tanzania first noticed this stunning stone near the base of Mt. Kilimanjaro in the 1960s, and it’s been gaining admirers ever since. The color of this gem is what really sets it apart: this stone’s violet-blue is soft yet vibrant, reminiscent of a cornflower bur far less ordinary. The look of tanzanite testifies to the fact that it is something truly rare and special: in the nearly five decades that have passed since this stone’s discovery, it has only been found in one five-square mile area.

Tanzanite’s unique color allows it to bring a fresh look to styles that are inspired by times past, and Apples of Gold carries a number of tanzanite rings that feature the designs of the Victorian Era and the Art Deco Period. For instance, the 1 Carat Art Deco Tanzanite Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold is rich with 1920s styling, but the brilliant tanzanite that it holds gives it modern twist. This round, 1 carat gemstone emerges from within the smooth, highly-polished petals of a lotus flower. In contrast to this sleek blossom, an intricate motif of swirls and leaves adorns the band. This is a truly extraordinary piece that combines that past and the present in a ring with beauty that will endure long into the future.

Of course, vintage styles aren’t the only ones to benefit from tanzanite’s touch of exotic color. Contemporary designs seem even more current when set with this vibrant stone, as demonstrated by the Trillion-Cut Tanzanite and Diamond Ring. This elegant yet edgy ring accents a 0.75 trillion-cut tanzanite with four small diamonds in asymmetrical fashion for a look that’s sophisticated without abandoning a sense of fun.

Classic rings are given a head-turning twist with tanzanite. For instance, the Three Stone Tanzanite and Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold takes a traditional design—the three-stone ring—and replaces the center diamond with a 4mm round tanzanite. This piece will never go out of style, and somehow seems perpetually fresh and current.

Tanzanite earrings provide a lovely complementary touch to any tanzanite ring, but they’re also excellent choices on their own. The Tanzanite Stud Earrings in 14K White Gold are timeless, and they’re sure to draw complements through their matchless blue hue. This pair is available with your choice of 4mm, 5mm or 6mm stones, for just the right touch of alluring color.

Tanzanite rings bring a touch of the exotic to even the coldest of days. Let one of these mesmerizing pieces wake up your look and add a touch of matchless color.