12 Carat Lab-Grown Blue Sapphire Oval Studs with Argentium® Silver Earring Jacket Set
Bring warmth and sophistication to your look with these 12 carat total weight lab-grown blue sapphire oval studs. Each earring features a brilliant, eye-clean 6 carat AGTA lab-grown blue sapphire, hand-set in traditional sterling and paired with elegant oval Argentium® silver hoop earring jackets. The jackets are detachable—perfect for styling versatility at shows or in everyday wear.
About Lab-Grown Blue Sapphire
Lab-grown blue sapphires are real sapphires—chemically, optically, and physically identical to natural ones—but created in a controlled lab environment rather than formed in the earth over millions of years. They offer exceptional brilliance and durability, making them a stunning and ethical alternative for modern fine jewelry. Their icy-blue clarity and radiant sparkle pair beautifully with minimalist luxury and timeless elegance.
Key Features
- Gemstones: AGTA-certified lab-grown blue sapphire, approx. 12 mm × 10 mm, total 12 carats
- Earring jacket metal: Argentium® silver — nickel-free, known for tarnish-resistant properties, beautifully bright
- Stud mounting + backs: Traditional sterling
- Comfort: Lightweight for all-day wear
- Versatility: Wear the studs alone, or add the oval hoop jackets for texture and flair
- Handmade in California: Crafted thoughtfully in artist Lisa Ramos’ Clayton studio
For gemstone size review: Millimeter (mm) to carat weight size conversion chart
Why You’ll Love Them
These lab-grown blue sapphire earrings radiate timeless elegance and modern versatility. Known for their clarity, brilliance, and strength, blue sapphires are cherished for symbolizing wisdom, purity, and strength. The luminous sparkle pairs beautifully with the refined oval shape—flattering on many face shapes. With a striking 12-carat total weight, this design makes a confident, understated statement that transitions effortlessly from day to evening.
Video: The Handmade Process — Making Earring Jackets
THE HANDMADE PROCESS
This classic earring style is handcrafted personally by artist Lisa Ramos in her Clayton, California studio. Lisa’s design philosophy is focused on creating high quality jewelry pieces you can wear for years to come.
What makes a MONOLISA jewelry piece unique? Each earring jacket is one of a kind and not casted for mass production. The handmade design is an extensive process of sawing metal pieces, hand sculpting, soldering, hammering, texturing, sanding, buffing, multiple hours of heat hardening the Argentium silver to increase tarnish resistance properties, stone setting, and polishing. MONOLISA pieces are not mass produced or sold in retail stores and can only be purchased on this website or at a show. The MONOLISA Jewelry Collection has been featured at fine art juried shows in California.
What Is Argentium® Silver?
Argentium® silver is a premium silver alloy that is more pure than traditional sterling silver. Earlier Argentium® silver formulations contained 93.6% pure silver, and in 2024 the alloy was updated to 94% purity.
California artist Lisa Ramos uses Argentium® silver in select MONOLISA handmade jewelry designs because of its durability, brightness, tarnish resistance, and refined appearance.
Argentium® silver is also valued for being hypoallergenic. The Argentium® silver used in MONOLISA designs is made in the USA and ethically sourced.
Learn more: What is Argentium Silver?
Traditional Sterling Silver
MONOLISA uses high-quality traditional sterling silver for ear nuts and necklaces, made from 90% pure silver blended with alloys to increase strength and durability. Unlike plated jewelry, solid sterling silver will not wear down over time, making it a long-lasting and dependable material for everyday wear. It is also hypoallergenic and valued for its clean, bright appearance, with all sterling used in MONOLISA designs made in the USA.
Learn More About Gemstones
Gemstones bring color, meaning, and individuality to MONOLISA designs. California artist Lisa Ramos is especially drawn to the reflection, elegance, and timeless beauty gemstones add to jewelry. Learn more about gemstone history, meanings, birthstones, care, and the materials thoughtfully used throughout the collection.
What Customers Are Saying About MONOLISA
“Amazing quality and I get so many compliments.”
“Beautifully made and stylish… exceeded my expectations.”
“The craftsmanship and design are beautiful.”
Explore Sold MONOLISA Pieces
Browse past sold jewelry and handbags collected since 2017. More than 1,300 pieces have found homes with collectors, ranging from one-of-a-kind designs to limited runs, including signature crystal earrings.
Mission & Inspiration
My mission is to design beautifully handmade limited-edition pieces that add a touch of elegance to any personal style. Each design is an extension of who I am. I fell in love with the creative process because of the unlimited possibilities. My inspiration comes from exploring new ways to improve my designs and creating pieces that require a new skill set… during that process inspiration is born.
You can also experience the MONOLISA collection in person at select California art shows throughout the year. View Show Schedule →
Professional Memberships: Art Association Napa Valley, MJSA, SNAG, Bay Area made, Argentium Silver Guild, International Gem Society.