These Rene Escobar earrings have a potent personality. A slim gold bar stud anchors each earring at the lobe, and from it drops a petite leaf-shaped Montana sapphire blue hued with flickers of green moving through as the light catches them. That blue-green shift is something Montana sapphires do with a naturalness that stones from other origins rarely replicate, and in a leaf form it reads as genuinely botanical rather than merely decorative.
Diamond accents add a refined touch of brightness without pulling focus from the sapphires or the clean simplicity of the silhouette. The metals are oxidized sterling silver and yellow gold, which is a combination that has been appearing across more of Alara's curated collection for good reason: the darkened silver adds depth and contrast, the warm gold adds richness, and together they give a small earring the visual complexity that single-metal versions in this scale often lack.
These are earrings that work every day without requiring an occasion to justify them, mighty little adornments.
Cold Hard Facts:
- metal: oxidized sterling silver & 18K yellow gold
- gems: (2) Montana Sapphires; 0.29ctw
- accent gems: (0.16ctw) diamond accents
- dimensions: 3/4" drop x 8mm width
- 18KY friction posts & 14KY backs
FAQ
Will the sapphire color look exactly as it does on my screen?
Montana sapphires with a blue-green character are among the more nuanced stones to photograph accurately: the color shifts as the stone moves through different lighting conditions, reading more blue in some lights and more green in others, and that shift is part of what makes them appealing. Product photography captures one moment of that range rather than the full story. Monitor calibration, browser settings, and device displays add further variability on top of the stone's own optical behavior. If the particular color of these sapphires matters to your decision, reach out before purchasing and we will do our best to give you a more complete picture.
What makes Montana sapphires different from sapphires from other origins?
Montana sapphires are mined domestically in the United States, which makes them fair trade and sustainably sourced without requiring additional certification or verification. They also tend toward color ranges that sapphires from other origins, particularly those from Sri Lanka or Kashmir, do not naturally produce: soft blue-greens, teals, color-shifting stones, and the particular blue with green flickers that these earrings display.
Are the sapphires treated?
Unless specifically listed as unheated, Montana sapphires are generally assumed to be heat treated, which is standard practice across the sapphire industry. Heat treatment does not affect the stone's durability, wearability, or beauty. If the treatment status of these specific stones matters to your decision, reach out and we will give you the most accurate information we have available.
Who designed these earrings?
Rene Escobar is a third-generation goldsmith and designer from Nicaragua, based in Florida. His background in handmade jewelry runs deep, and his work reflects a commitment to original design and genuine craft. This pair exemplifies what he does well: fine jewelry that feels considered and distinctive without requiring a special occasion to justify wearing it.
Can Alara help me if I am not in Bozeman, Montana?
Absolutely. We work with clients by phone, email, video chat, and webchat regularly, and Montana sapphires are something we know particularly well. For a pair of earrings where the color story is this specific, a conversation before you commit is always worth the few minutes it takes.