Sterling Silver Created Sapphire Bead Chain Necklace 18 Inch

Highlights

• The chain is rhodium plated over .925 sterling silver with a bead chain design.
• A single round lab created sapphire measures 3.5 x 3.5mm.
• The sapphire is set in a bezel setting, which surrounds and protects the stone's edge.
• The stone is blue in color with AAA clarity and no heat treatment.
• The chain measures 18 inch and closes with a lobster claw clasp.

Good to Know

• The bezel setting surrounds the lab created sapphire's edge for protection.
• Rhodium plating gives the sterling silver chain a bright white finish that resists tarnish.
• The lobster claw clasp is a secure style of fastening.
• The rhodium plating is a surface layer over sterling silver rather than a solid precious metal throughout.
• Sterling silver will still darken over time in air if not occasionally wiped and stored dry.

Frequently Asked Questions

What metal is the necklace made from?

The chain and setting are rhodium plated over .925 sterling silver, which gives the piece a bright white finish and helps resist tarnish. The bezel setting holding the sapphire is made from the same plated sterling silver.

What is the sapphire on the necklace?

It is a single round lab created sapphire measuring 3.5 x 3.5mm, set in a bezel. The stone is blue with AAA clarity and has not been heat treated.

How long is the chain and how does it close?

The bead chain measures 18 inch and fastens with a lobster claw clasp, which closes with a sprung lever. The chain is made of sterling silver beads.

How should the necklace be cared for?

Wipe it with a soft cloth to keep the rhodium plated surface bright, and keep it away from chlorine and perfume. Store it dry and closed when not being worn, since sterling silver darkens over time in air.

How to Care for Your Sterling Silver Created Sapphire Bead Chain Necklace 18 Inch

1. Wipe the piece with a soft cloth to remove daily residue and keep the rhodium plated finish bright.
2. Avoid contact with chlorine and perfume, which can affect the plated surface over time.
3. Store the piece dry and closed when not being worn to slow the natural darkening of sterling silver.
4. Avoid polishing compounds or dips, which can wear down the rhodium plating.
5. Put the piece on after applying lotions or sprays rather than before.