A pair of gold stud earrings featuring irregular, polished light blue stone slices with tiny clear accent stones along the edges, set against a plain white background.
A close-up portrait of a woman with brown hair wearing a small round stud earring with a greenish-gray stone, shown in profile against a softly lit indoor background.
A pair of gold stud earrings on a white background, one showing the front with a polished irregular-shaped pale blue-gray stone and small clear accent stones, and the other showing the post and backing.
A pair of gold stud earrings featuring irregular, polished light blue stone slices with tiny clear accent stones along the edges, set against a plain white background.
A close-up portrait of a woman with brown hair wearing a small round stud earring with a greenish-gray stone, shown in profile against a softly lit indoor background.
A pair of gold stud earrings on a white background, one showing the front with a polished irregular-shaped pale blue-gray stone and small clear accent stones, and the other showing the post and backing.

Rough Water Montana Sapphire Ruthie B. Studs

$4,370.00
ONE OF A KIND: Ships in 1-3 business days
A pair of rough Montana sapphires in soft, watery blue-green, each with an organic shape and dark natural inclusions that give the stones a beautifully weathered, sea-glass-like quality.
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THE MEANING BEHIND Ruthie B.

“Named after my father’s fishing vessel, the Ruthie B. collection honors the beauty and the unpolished allure of the ocean that shaped my life.” ~ Hannah
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8.44ct (in total) Rough Montana Sapphires.

Solid 10k yellow gold setting. 14k white gold barnacles. All metal has a matte finish.

Earrings measure approx. 13.03 x 12.21mm and 12.75 x 11.44mm and weigh 2.77 grams grams.

We intentionally choose gemstones with natural inclusions, and some may also feature subtle surface texture. These characteristics are part of what makes each stone unique, and one of the things we love most about natural gemstones.

Mined in the US and easy to trace its ethical origins, Montana Sapphires tend to come in muted, dreamy colors. Sapphires are a corundum variety, like rubies, that come in every color but red. While classic, cobalt sapphires are the most popular, the HBJ studio loves those with inclusions and atypical coloring. Sapphire inclusions are formed by minerals called needles; in ancient Greece and Rome, royalty believed that sapphires provided protection.
Origins: Montana, USA
MOHs Hardness: 9
Care: While sapphires are very sturdy, they can still break. Avoid dropping them onto hard surfaces. To clean your sapphire piece, soak in warm, soapy water and remove any dirt with a toothbrush or the like. It is safe to clean with an ultrasonic and steam cleaner

All packages ship fully insured.  

For Domestic (US): 

We offer free shipping on orders over $300 and ship either via USPS or FedEx, depending on the size of the order. You can opt to pay for a faster shipping method at checkout. A signature is required at delivery. 

For International: 

We ship via DHL and, when possible, with a signature requirement. We are only able to ship to a limited number of countries. International customers are required to pay for all shipping and customs costs. 

For more information, please visit our Shipping page.

Paying in Installments

We have partnered with several independent financing companies to provide you with more flexibility and options.

At check out, select either ‘Shop Pay Installments’, ‘Klarna‘, or ‘Afterpay‘ as your payment method to go through the application process. If your application is approved, these companies will allow you to pay in installments. To learn more about their terms and conditions, please visit their respective websites.

Once you check out with one of these independent financing companies, we will process your order as normal and send the jewelry you ordered when ready. You will continue to work directly with your financing company to make your installment payments. Please note these financing companies are separate from Hannah Blount Jewelry. As a result, we are not responsible for their actions or services.

Note: Depending on your geographic location and total amount due at check-out, only some of these independent financing companies may offer financing services to you.

THE GEMSTONE

Montana Sapphire

awareness, discipline
birthstone: September
anniversary: 5th and 45th

Illustration by Abi Kramer

drawing of montana sapphire
Pearl earrings with gold accents on a light background

THE ANATOMY OF THE BARNACLE

Small but enduring, barnacles thrive where waves, wind, and time leave their mark. Their clustered forms remind us that strength is found in persistence: holding fast, growing together, and weathering every tide. A quiet echo of the sea, and of resilience shaped over time.

From tiny clusters to sprawling formations, smooth domes to gemstone-set treasures, Hannah has spent years creating a world of barnacles in every size and shape. Each begins as a hand-carved wax sculpture, capturing the organic textures and irregular beauty of the shoreline before being cast in precious metal.

We love to adorn pearls, turquoise, and other beads and stones with barnacles - a curious twist on a classic design. Drilled and set into the surface, the barnacles cling as though they always belonged there.

Cast in solid silver, gold, and platinum, the barnacles take on a new permanence as tiny forms that capture the ocean’s raw beauty.

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