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Buy Gemstone Earrings in 14k Gold, Priced on the Stone

Gemstone earrings set a coloured centre stone into precious metal, where the metal carries the fastening and the finish while the stone sets the price. Price starts from that stone, and Astro Gallery of Gems states in every listing title what the centre gem weighs in carats. Carat weights run from a 1.32 carat ruby to a 1.96 carat emerald in 14k white gold, with amethyst, citrine, peridot and blue topaz in sterling silver below. Silver or gold, the stone leads, so order the metal around it.

Metal choice answers two questions, what colour sits behind the gem and how much weight the lobe carries. 14k gold answers both at 585 parts pure per thousand, hard enough to hold a prong over a faceted corner without splaying, and that strength is why American mounts for coloured stones land on 14k rather than softer 22k. The stones mounted that way across the gold jewelry range are emerald, ruby and sapphire.

Which Stones Are Set in These Earrings

Emerald, ruby and sapphire carry the 14k white gold pairs, while amethyst, citrine, peridot, garnet and blue topaz carry the sterling silver ones. Hardness and rarity show up in what each pair costs.

Emerald in 14k white goldEmerald arrives as a 1.96 carat oval ringed by half a carat of round brilliant diamonds. Beryl grows heavily included at Mohs 7.5, so a clean crystal at that size carries most of what the pair costs. More coloured stone pieces sit in gemstone jewelry.
Ruby in 14k white goldRuby appears twice, as a 1.32 carat oval and a 1.75 carat triangle, each haloed in round diamonds. Corundum at Mohs 9 takes daily wear better than any coloured species, which is why ruby studs get worn hardest. Loose material sits in the ruby collection.
Sapphire on a leverbackSapphire is the same corundum species as ruby, coloured blue by iron and titanium rather than chromium. The 1.36 carat pair hangs from a leverback with .19 carats of diamond accent around the stone, the single drop among the gold earrings.
The sterling silver tierAmethyst, citrine, peridot, garnet and blue topaz set into 925 sterling silver make the lower price band. Quartz at Mohs 7 and topaz at 8 both hold a polish, and Brazil supplies most of the trade in amethyst and citrine. Browse silver jewelry.

Supply for each species sits in a handful of countries, and Astro Gallery buys from source, naming the country on the listings it publishes. Country weighs heaviest on ruby and sapphire, where colour, and therefore the price a carat commands, tracks the deposit.

Carat Weight, and What Separates 1.32 From 1.96

Carat weight measures the gem and never the earring, so a pair described as 1.96ct./.50dia holds a 1.96 carat centre stone plus half a carat of diamonds across both ears. Price climbs steeply with weight, because large clean crystals reach the market rarely, and the four gold pairs line up accordingly.

PairWhat the weight buys
1.32 ct oval ruby, .46 ct diamondsDiamond accent weight almost matches the ruby, so light comes from the halo as much as the centre. The entry point among the gold pairs.
1.36 ct sapphire, .19 ct diamondsLess diamond weight and more movement, since the stone hangs rather than sits. Loose comparisons wait in cut gemstones.
1.75 ct triangle ruby, .25 ct diamondsA triangle outline spreads wider on the lobe per carat than an oval of equal weight. Priced above the 1.32 pair on centre stone weight alone.
1.96 ct oval emerald, .50 ct diamondsHeaviest centre stone and heaviest diamond accent in the range, which puts this pair at the top of the gold tier. Rough that clean is scarce across the gemstones market.

Earring Prices Straight From the Catalogue

Every pair for sale online is priced on its own stone, and this table reads live from the catalogue, so a sold pair drops off rather than sitting here unavailable.

PieceDetailPrice
14k White Gold Emerald (1.96ct.) Earrings 1.96ct. $ 5,275.00
14k White Gold Ruby (1.32ct.) Earrings 1.32ct. $ 5,225.00
14k White Gold Sapphire (1.36ct.) Earrings 1.36ct. $ 3,875.00
14k White Gold Ruby (1.75ct.) Earrings 1.75ct. $ 3,500.00
Sterling Silver Gemstone 1.5 Inch Drop Earrings See listing $ 499.00
Sterling Silver Gemstone 5x35mm Drop Stud Earrings See listing $ 349.00
One pair, one set of photographsEach listing shows the actual earrings rather than a stock image, and everything sold is authentic, never a replica or a cast.
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White Gold or Yellow Gold Behind a Coloured Stone

White gold keeps a red or green stone saturated, because neutral metal adds no colour of its own to the light leaving the gem. Light leaving a warm alloy behaves differently, so yellow gold flatters citrine, garnet and emerald rather than blue sapphire. Sapphire and ruby therefore sit in white metal on all four gold pairs here, each rhodium plated at the surface for brightness. Both alloys run through the wider jewelry catalogue.

Studs or Drops, and Which One Gets Worn

StudsStuds sit flat on the lobe with the crown facing forward, which suits the 1.96 carat emerald and the 1.75 carat triangle ruby, where spread beats movement. Nothing catches under a collar, so studs layer easily with necklaces for everyday wear.
DropsDrops hang below the lobe on a leverback or a latch back, and the swing catches light from angles a stud never reaches. The 1.36 carat sapphire pair works that way, as do the silver gemstone drops. Buy a drop when the pair is a gift for evening wear.

What to Confirm on a Gemstone Pair Before Payment

Confirmation on a coloured stone pair rests on four points, and listing photographs answer three of them outright. The fourth is a question worth emailing.

The karat mark14k gold is stamped 14k or 585 on the post or the reverse of the setting. A mark reading 585 means 58.5 percent pure gold by weight, and that stamp separates solid gold from plated base metal.
Two weights, never oneListing titles split the weights, as in 1.32ct./.46dia, giving the centre gem first and the diamond accents second. A single combined figure would hide which stone the price sits in.
Prong tipsProngs over a faceted corner take the most strain, and a triangle cut ruby brings three sharp corners to hold. Tips should lie flat against the crown rather than standing proud where a sleeve will lift them.
Treatment on coloured stoneHeat on ruby and sapphire and oil on emerald are trade standards rather than defects, and either belongs in a conversation before payment. Astro Gallery sells authentic gems and no replicas or casts, and the gallery background covers how it buys.

Terms That Appear on These Earring Tags

Ct.Carat, the weight unit for gemstones, at one fifth of a gram. Carat measures weight and not size, so a dense stone looks smaller at equal weight.
585The European mark for 14k gold, meaning 585 parts gold per thousand. American stamps read 14k for the same alloy, and both marks turn up across gold jewelry.
DiaThe diamond accent weight quoted after the centre stone. A figure of .50dia means half a carat of small round brilliants divided between the two earrings rather than in each.
LeverbackA hinged wire closing behind the lobe on a small lever. A leverback holds a drop more securely than a shepherd hook and will not slip free unaided.
Latch backA back that hinges up into a catch, used on the blue topaz sterling silver pair. The catch suits a heavier stone that a friction back would let tip forward.
RhodiumThe bright white metal plated over white gold alloys to neutralise their faint yellow cast. Rhodium wears thin on pieces worn every day, and a jeweller replates it.

Looking After Gold and Gemstone Earrings

Gold survives a knock better than the stone it holds, so care follows the softest gem in the pair. Emerald at Mohs 7.5 dislikes heat and ultrasonic cleaners, both of which drive out the oil filling its surface-reaching fractures, while ruby and sapphire at Mohs 9 take warm soapy water and a soft brush. Store each pair away from bracelets and rings so nothing harder scratches a crown.

Ordering, Payment and Returns

Order online and the price on the listing is the price charged, with checkout through Shop Pay, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay or card. Email customerservice@astrogallery.com or call (212) 889-9000 for the carat breakdown on one pair, an extra photograph of the karat stamp, or the drop length measured from the lobe.

Astro Gallery of Gems, family owned since Julio Tanjeloff founded it in 1961, sells from a 12,000 square foot gallery at 417 Fifth Avenue where any pair on this page can be tried on. Everything the gallery sells is authentic, never a replica or a cast. Website purchases carry a full refund on safe return in original condition, postmarked within 14 days, under the returns policy.

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Earring Questions Asked Before Checkout

How much do gemstone earrings cost?
Sterling silver gemstone pairs open the range and the 14k gold emerald, ruby and sapphire pairs sit well above them. Live prices for everything in stock are in the table above, and set pieces in other forms are priced separately in gemstone jewelry.
What does 14k mean on an earring?
14k means 585 parts pure gold per thousand, or 58.5 percent gold alloyed with harder metals. That alloy holds a prong over a faceted stone without bending, and that strength makes it the common American mount for coloured gems.
Is white gold or yellow gold better for a coloured stone?
White gold keeps red and green stones saturated, because neutral metal adds no colour to the light leaving the gem. Yellow gold warms a stone instead, which flatters citrine, garnet and emerald. All four gold pairs in this collection are white.
What does 1.96ct./.50dia mean in the title?
The first figure is the centre stone weight in carats and the second is the total diamond accent weight across both earrings. A pair listed at 1.96ct./.50dia holds a 1.96 carat emerald plus half a carat of small round brilliants.
Are the rubies and sapphires natural?
Astro Gallery states that everything it sells is authentic and that it does not sell replicas or casts. Heat on corundum and oil on emerald are standard trade treatments, so email or call to confirm what applies to one pair before you buy.
Which pairs suit everyday wear?
Ruby and sapphire studs suit daily wear, because corundum at Mohs 9 resists scratching and a flat stud passes under a collar without catching. Keep emerald for occasions, since beryl chips more readily at 7.5. Loose corundum sits in the ruby collection.
Can I try a pair on before buying?
Yes. The gallery at 417 Fifth Avenue in New York keeps stock on display, and you can call (212) 889-9000 and ask for a specific pair to be brought out.
What if the earrings do not suit?
Website purchases are refunded in full on safe return in original condition, postmarked within 14 days of purchase. The returns page carries the full terms.

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