Sapphire Jewelry

Where the name comes from: Greek sappheiros "blue stone" though probably originally applied to lapis lazuli.
Where the stones come from: Widespread, such as Madagascar, East Africa, Eastern Australia, Thailand, Sri Lanka and North America.
Chemistry: Aluminium oxide (corundum) with traces of impurities that give its colors, Al₂O₃ -
Colors: Mainly blue, though other colors are found, red colors of the same mineral are called rubies. Rubies and sapphires are often found in the same area.
...and another thing: Sapphires are the second hardest gemstones after diamond, they can only be scratched by a diamond. Sapphires are one of the four precious gemstones along with diamonds, emeralds and rubies.

Prices correct at time of writing - subject to change

Kate Spade New York Set In Stone Huggies Women's Earring Sapphire, Brass/Cubic Zirconia/Glass On sale - now $100 - was $68

Kate Spade New York Heart Stud Women's Earrings Earring Light Sapphire On sale - now $100 - was $38