{"product_id":"topaz-drop-earrings","title":"Sky Blue Topaz Huggie\nDrop Earrings in 9ct Yellow Gold","description":"\u003cp class=\"intro\"\u003eA small round-tube gold huggie suspending a bezel-set rectangular sky blue topaz in a checkerboard cut — the contrast between the soft ice-blue stone and the warm yellow gold is what makes this earring work. Light enough to wear daily; distinctive enough to draw a second look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"divider-label\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"section-label\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"divider-label\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"section-label\"\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"features\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural sky blue topaz in a rectangular checkerboard cut — a dense criss-cross facet pattern that maximises light return from every angle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull bezel setting in 9ct yellow gold enclosing the stone on all sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStone suspended from a small round-tube 9ct yellow gold huggie via a short drop link\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHinged snap closure on the huggie — secure and easy to operate daily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe drop moves freely, catching light with head movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9ct yellow gold throughout — warm tone, durable for daily wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as a matched pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"divider-label\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"section-label\"\u003eABOUT THIS PIECE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"body\"\u003eSky blue topaz occupies a particular tonal position — lighter and icier than London blue, without the almost grey depth of Swiss blue. It reads as cool and clear, which sits in deliberate tension with the warm yellow gold of the setting and huggie. That contrast is the design: the gold doesn't try to complement the stone's colour, it contrasts it, and the result has more visual interest than a matched-tone pairing would.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"body\"\u003eThe checkerboard cut is the right choice for a stone of this colour and clarity. Rather than the step facets of an emerald cut — which would show the stone's interior depth — the checkerboard's dense criss-cross pattern breaks the surface into dozens of small facets that each catch and redirect light independently. The stone appears to move even when the wearer is still.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"body\"\u003eThe drop mechanism is simple and correct: a short gold link connects the bezel to the base of the huggie, giving the stone enough freedom to swing gently without sitting so low that it catches on clothing. When worn, the stone hangs just below the lobe — present and visible without extending into drop-earring territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"divider-label\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"section-label\"\u003eABOUT SKY BLUE TOPAZ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stone-note\"\u003eSky blue topaz is a natural gemstone enhanced through irradiation and heat treatment — a standard and stable process used across the industry that permanently produces the stone's characteristic pale blue colour. The treatment does not affect the stone's durability or longevity. Jon Crosbie sources topaz through trusted suppliers held to consistent quality and ethical standards.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"divider-label\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"section-label\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec-label\"\u003eMETAL: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-val\"\u003e9ct yellow gold\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec-label\"\u003eSTONE: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-val\"\u003eNatural sky blue topaz\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec-label\"\u003eSTONE CUT: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-val\"\u003eRectangular checkerboard\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec-label\"\u003eSTONE SETTING: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-val\"\u003eFull bezel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec-label\"\u003eHUGGIE STYLE: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-val\"\u003eRound tube, close-fitting\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec-label\"\u003eCLOSURE: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-val\"\u003eHinged snap\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec-label\"\u003eSTONE DIMENSIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-val\"\u003ePlease confirm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec-label\"\u003eTOTAL DROP LENGTH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-val\"\u003ePlease confirm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec-label\"\u003eHUGGIE DIAMETER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-val\"\u003ePlease confirm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec-label\"\u003eSOLD AS: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-val\"\u003eMatched pair\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"divider-label\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"section-label\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"divider-label\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"section-label\"\u003eSTYLING NOTES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"body\"\u003eThe cool blue of the topaz reads across a wide range of skin tones and works in most colour palettes — it neither clashes with warm tones nor disappears against cool ones. The short drop length keeps the earrings wearable in a professional setting while giving them enough movement for evening wear. Wear them with a plain gold chain at the collarbone to let the stone carry the colour, or alongside other yellow gold pieces where the topaz provides the only contrast. They pair naturally with the diamond station necklace in white gold for a deliberate cool-and-warm combination, or with any of the yellow gold chains for a tonal approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"divider-label\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"section-label\"\u003eOCCASION \u0026amp; GIFTING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"occasion-card\"\u003eA coloured gemstone earring at this price point is one of the more personal and considered gifts in fine jewellery — it requires a choice of colour, which communicates thought. Sky blue topaz suits most wearers and most wardrobes, making it one of the safer coloured stone options for gifting. Strong for birthdays, particularly for a December birthstone gift (blue topaz is one of December's traditional stones), or for someone who wears gold daily and wants an earring with colour that still feels refined. The short drop length means they transition easily between occasions without needing to be changed.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jon Crosbie Jeweller","offers":[{"title":"9ct Yellow Gold","offer_id":49700345872539,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/3666\/9083\/files\/1447987E-518B-4316-AEA7-F89669A2B271.png?v=1790901936","url":"https:\/\/joncrosbiejeweller.com.au\/products\/topaz-drop-earrings","provider":"Jon Crosbie Jeweller","version":"1.0","type":"link"}