Streaked with shades of blue, kyanite gemstone brings to mind the beautiful planet Neptune. Named after the mighty God of the Sea, Neptune is the planet of dreams and inspirations. Get in touch with your dreams and your spiritual side with this dainty minimalist bracelet of sterling silver. Slightly adjustable, bracelet feature a sleek band and an adjustable chain. Band measures 5 inches around and chain has an extension of 1 inch. Inlay measures about 0.5 inches in diameter. Made in India.
- Minimalist Neptune bracelet
- Sterling silver with kyanite
- Bracelet band is 5 inches long
- Chain has a 1-inch extension
- Gemstone inlay is 0.5 inches in diameter
- Made in India
Due to the nature of real gemstone, each piece will feature slight variations in gem color, details, and overall appearance. Such characteristics enhance the artistry of its unique design.
design: A slender sterling silver band curves into an open cuff-like arc, set at its center with a single oval cabochon of blue-streaked kyanite in a smooth bezel; a fine link chain with a spring clasp extends from one end for an adjustable fit.
size: Band measures about 5 inches around; chain extension adds about 1 inch; gemstone inlay is about 0.5 inches in diameter.
material: Sterling silver with a bezel-set kyanite gemstone.
features: Bezel-set cabochon gemstone, curved minimalist band, adjustable chain-and-clasp closure, geometric silhouette
care: Store away from moisture and perfume in a dry pouch, and polish gently with a soft cloth to keep the silver bright.
disclaimer: As a natural gemstone, kyanite varies piece to piece in color depth and internal striations, so no two bracelets are exactly alike.
The Story
This bracelet pairs a rigid, minimalist silver form with a single set stone — a style built around restraint: one clean bar of metal, one point of color. The open-cuff band with a trailing chain and clasp is a practical design solution as much as an aesthetic one, letting a fixed-size arc still adjust to fit different wrists without hinges or springs in the band itself.
Bezel setting, where a rim of metal is pushed and burnished around the full edge of a stone, is one of the oldest and most durable ways to hold a cabochon in silver — it protects the stone's edges and keeps the setting simple to the eye, which suits a piece built around a single gemstone rather than a cluster of small stones.
The piece is made in India, a country with a long-standing base of sterling silver manufacturing and gemstone-setting work supplying jewelry markets worldwide; the specific workshop tradition behind this design isn't specified in our sourcing data, so we describe the piece by its form and technique rather than attaching a regional label we can't confirm.
A piece like this starts with sterling silver drawn into bar and wire stock, which is shaped by hand into the curved band and soldered to the bezel cup that will hold the stone. The kyanite is cut and polished as a cabochon — a smooth, domed cut rather than faceted, which suits kyanite's fibrous internal structure and uneven hardness along different directions. The stone is set into the bezel and the metal rim is burnished down around its edge to hold it firmly, then the chain and clasp are attached and the whole piece is polished to its final finish.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: India
- Craft Tradition: Bezel-set cabochon silverwork
- Ideal For: Someone who wants understated, everyday fine jewelry with a touch of color
- Wear It With: Wear it alone for a minimalist look, or stack it with slim silver bangles and rings
- Purpose: Everyday wear, gifting, layering with other silver jewelry
- Gemstone: Kyanite
- Metal: Sterling Silver
Kyanite is a blue aluminum silicate mineral, often streaked or striated with varying shades of blue-gray within a single stone, which is why each cabochon looks slightly different. Its name comes from the Greek "kyanos," meaning deep blue. Because kyanite has strong directional cleavage — it's noticeably harder along one axis than another — it's more often cut as a smooth cabochon than faceted, which is exactly the cut used here.
Questions & Answers
Is this bracelet adjustable?
Yes. The rigid band is a fixed 5-inch arc, but the attached chain has a 1-inch extension with a spring clasp, so you can fasten it at different points for a slightly looser or snugger fit.
What gemstone is set in the bracelet, and will mine look exactly like the photo?
It's a kyanite cabochon, a naturally blue-streaked stone. Because kyanite is a natural material, the color depth and pattern of streaking will vary slightly from piece to piece.
Will the sterling silver tarnish?
Sterling silver can tarnish over time with air and moisture exposure. Store it in a dry pouch when not worn and wipe it with a soft polishing cloth to keep it bright.
Where is this bracelet made?
It's made in India, using sterling silver and a hand-set kyanite cabochon.
Can I wear it every day, including in water?
It's designed for everyday wear, but it's best to remove it before swimming, showering, or applying lotions and perfumes, which can dull the silver's polish and the stone's setting over time.
