{"product_id":"silver-gold-earrings-montana-sapphires","title":"Silver \u0026 Gold Origami Earrings with Montana Sapphires","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eOrigami as a design language does something that most jewelry construction can't: it suggests motion in a static object. These earrings by Karin start there, with a petal-like folded form in darkened sterling silver and yellow gold that reads as simultaneously architectural and organic, structured and alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe top stones showcase a color that is one of those quiet surprises Montana sapphires do particularly well. Not the saturated blue most people picture when they hear sapphire, but a soft, minty green with a natural, almost botanical quality that suits the petal form of the earring perfectly. Diamonds in the flower center add a subtle flash without pulling focus from the sapphires or the sculptural metalwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eKarin makes her work in Minneapolis using recycled precious metals and ethically sourced gemstones, whether fair trade, recycled, or domestically sourced through trusted relationships with small-scale miners and gem buyers. That sourcing story aligns cleanly with how Alara thinks about curation, which is why her work is here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCold Hard Facts:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003emetal: sterling silver \u0026amp; 18K yellow gold\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003egems: (2) light green square Montana sapphire; 1.01ctw, (2) round brilliant diamond; 0.06ctw\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003edrop: 1.5\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003ewidth: 1\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003estyle: petite\/medium anise fold\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these earrings one of a kind?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. This is a singular pair, handcrafted individually and not part of a production run. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are Montana sapphires, and why do these look the way they do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMontana sapphires are mined domestically, which makes them fair trade and traceable by nature. They also tend to produce colors that sapphires from other parts of the world simply don't: soft greens, teals, and color-shifting stones that feel genuinely distinctive. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill these look exactly as it does on my screen?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProbably close, but not identical.  Monitor settings, browser configurations, and device screens add further variability. If the particular shade of green matters to you before committing, reach out and we'll do our best to show you the stones in better context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is Karin, and where is her work made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKarin handcrafts her jewelry in her Minneapolis studio using recycled precious metals and ethically sourced gemstones. Her sourcing reflects direct relationships with small-scale miners and gem buyers, which means the stones come with a traceable story. Her design language balances movement, texture, and precision in a way that's immediately recognizable, and her commitment to responsible materials is one of the reasons Alara carries her work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Alara help me if I'm not in Bozeman, Montana?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbsolutely. We work with clients by phone, email, video chat, and webchat regularly. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Karin Jacobson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51482633371926,"sku":"224-00635","price":3786.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0050\/5393\/9800\/files\/Karen-Jacobson-origami-ss-gold-flower-square-green-MT-sapphire-stud-dangle-earrings-1.jpg?v=1782771607","url":"https:\/\/alarajewelry.com\/products\/silver-gold-earrings-montana-sapphires","provider":"Alara","version":"1.0","type":"link"}