Hurrem Sultan — Lab-Created Sapphire Earrings in Sterling Silver

The Hurrem Sultan Sapphire Earrings by Zanvari are lab-created royal blue sapphire earrings handcrafted in 925 sterling silver with rhodium plating and a touch of gold. Inspired by the legendary Ottoman Empress Hurrem Sultan and made to match the Hurrem Sultan ring, they feature Turkish artistic detailing and moissanite accent stones surrounding each centre stone. Made to order in Pakistan by Zanvari, third generation jewelers since 1947.

Product details

• Centre stones: Lab-created royal blue sapphire (one per earring) — same chemical composition, hardness, and colour as natural sapphire, grown in a controlled environment
• Surrounds: Moissanite accent stones for brilliant, permanent sparkle
• Metal: 925 sterling silver with rhodium plating and gold-tone detailing
• Design: Turkish Ottoman-inspired with hand-engraved artisan detailing, matched to the Hurrem Sultan ring
• Fastening: Secure push-back posts in sterling silver
• Made to order: Individually handcrafted in Pakistan — allow 10–16 business days
• Lifetime replating: Free rhodium replating for life on every Zanvari piece

The story behind the earrings

Hurrem Sultan — known in the West as Roxelana — was the most powerful woman in the Ottoman Empire and the wife of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. Portraits of the Ottoman court show its women in matched sets: ring, earrings, and jewelled headdress in the same stone and the same gold work. Blue was the colour of the imperial court — of the Blue Mosque's tiles, of Iznik ceramics, of royal robes. The Hurrem Sultan Sapphire Earrings complete that set, pairing with the ring for a woman who carries herself with the same quiet authority.

Lab-created vs natural sapphire

A lab-created sapphire is real corundum — the same mineral, crystal structure, and hardness (9 on the Mohs scale) as a natural sapphire. The only difference is that it is grown in a laboratory rather than mined from the earth. Lab sapphires are free of the silk, colour zoning, and cloudiness that affect most natural stones — and for earrings this matters twice over, because both stones match perfectly in colour. For buyers in Pakistan who want the colour of a fine neelam without the uncertainty of natural stone quality, lab-created is the smart choice.

Care instructions

Store in an anti-tarnish pouch when not wearing. Avoid contact with perfume, lotion, and hairspray — put earrings on last. Wipe gently with a soft microfibre cloth. Zanvari's lifetime replating guarantee covers the rhodium and gold plating for life.

Frequently asked questions

Are the sapphires real?

Yes — they are real sapphires, lab-created. Lab-created sapphires have the same mineral composition (aluminium oxide) and the same blue colour as natural sapphires. They are not glass, not imitation, and not cubic zirconia. The distinction from natural sapphire is only in origin, not in chemistry.

Do these match the Hurrem Sultan ring?

Yes. The earrings use the same lab-created sapphire, the same moissanite surrounds, and the same Ottoman-inspired gold-touch detailing as the Hurrem Sultan Sapphire Ring, so they can be worn as a matched set.

What are the accent stones?

The stones surrounding each sapphire are moissanite — a genuine gemstone scoring 9.25 on the Mohs scale, with more fire than diamond. Its sparkle is permanent and will never cloud or dull.

How long does delivery take in Pakistan?

Each pair is handcrafted to order in 10–16 business days. Delivery across Pakistan takes 3–5 weeks via courier. WhatsApp updates throughout the process.