Blue Nile's selling 'sparkly' $320 blue topaz earrings for $192 for Mother's Day
When I was younger, my grandmother gave me a rose gold ring with rubies from the 1940s. It was the first gift my grandfather ever bought her when they were dating. The unique and colorful bauble didn't quite go with my chunky silver jewelry at the time (it was the '90s), but today I treasure it. Blue Nile's Mother's Day sale reminded me of that little heirloom because it's packed with vibrant gemstone jewelry that's anything but ordinary. On my radar: This pair of gift-worthy blue topaz-encrusted Sterling silver earrings for $192 — a whopping 40% off. Each hoop is encrusted with soothing, sky blue gemstones that are the perfect 'stepping stone' for a diamond-loving mom — not too bold but with just enough color to keep things interesting.
Read more: Blue Nile has the motherlode of Mother's Day jewelry on sale — save up to 60%
Blue topaz is beloved for its brilliant clarity and hardness, and sky blue is the most popular shade on the market — the lightest and brightest, and the most perfect for everyday wear. It's a universally appealing choice for Mother's Day. And at 40% off, this pair is less than $200, making it a lot more affordable than it looks. Another plus: Because these earrings come from a trusted name like Blue Nile, you can rest easy knowing you're investing in high-quality gems and metals.
Gemstones are making a splash right now. Maybe it's because people are inspired to stand out a bit more in a sea of diamond jewelry. Something as subtle and sophisticated as sky blue topaz isn't too daring — it goes with everything — but it still lets mom shine a little brighter.
The hoops are made of solid sterling silver, the perfect complement to 36 icy gemstones in total in a prong-style setting. The earrings are a perfect size for day or night, and they have hinged snap backs to keep them securely in place, so when mom struts down the street, she'll shimmer.
Blue Nile shoppers love these blue topaz hoops for their looks, quality and versatility.
Right off the bat, reviewers rave about how gorgeous these earrings are. "Looked good online, drop dead gorgeous in person," one stunned shopper wrote.
A customer who bought them as a Mother's Day gift said, "Very pretty, especially with the stones on the inside of the hoop, which means you can see more of the stones. The stones have a good sparkle and none seem cloudy. The earrings are a good size — they can be seen but not so big they might get in the way. The closure is easy to use and very secure."
Another happy shopper noted the "exceptional quality." And one returning customer wrote, "I love the colors of these earrings and the quality is outstanding."
Reviewers also love that they can get so much mileage from these hoops. "These are some of my favorite earrings. They're beautiful and go with so many things. Great for every day," a shopper raved. "My wife loved these! She wanted something with color and these fit the bill. They are now her favorites," wrote another successful gift-giver.
A Blue Nile fan also gave this helpful feedback: "They are easy to slip on and securely fasten, and are not heavy."
A few customers are surprised by either the size of the hoop (about the size of a quarter) or the blue topaz stones themselves (2.5 millimeters each). "These earrings are very pretty and unique, but the stones are a little small," wrote one.
Another wasn't thrilled about the hinged snapbacks. "The only issue I have is that the closure on one of the earrings is weak. They are very pretty and sparkly!"
Want to bestow mom with gemstones that are even more colorful — and just as affordable? These five fabulous finds are also discounted at Blue Nile's Mother's Day sale. Oh, and if you're in the market for an engagement ring this May, you'll want to check out Blue Nile's new Creative Studio tool — mix and match bands, ring heads and diamonds to create a truly one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry.
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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