A dozen gorgeous faceted sapphire rondelles have been wrapped onto sterling silver wire and attached to a delicate sterling chain, completed with a sterling spring clasp and ring. This necklace measures 18" in length, but is available in other lengths upon request. Meant to be worn as a choker, fitted in the hollow of your neck, please put your desired length in the "notes to seller" when checking out. As one-of-a-kind pieces, each will vary slightly from the item pictured. The sterling on this necklace is polished and shiny. If you prefer the oxidized look, you can leave it unpolished and out in the air to achieve that effect, or I can antique it before sending it out to you. As these are custom made, please allow 3-5 days from order to shipment. All items will arrive in a black organza gift bag, and perfect as a gift for an September birthday!
This necklace measures 18 inches in length.
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Sapphire, the non-red variety of corundum (an aluminum oxide mineral), is the most precious of blue gemstones, and is a most desirable gem due to its color, hardness, durability and luster. It is the September birthstone, and the most valuable color is cornflower blue.
The word "sapphire" is an ancient name of uncertain origin; it possibly is derived from the Hebrew word sappir or the Sanskrit word sanipruja ("dear to Saturn").
In ancient times, it was believed that the sky was a gigantic sapphire into which the earth was embedded. Pliny the Elder in Rome was the first to write about sapphires, but the stone called "sapphire" during that time was actually lapis lazuli.
Some clergy in ancient times felt the sapphire helped ward off evil and sickness, including the plague. Sapphire is considered a stone of creative expression, intuition and meditation. It also is said to increase mental clarity and alleviate depression.
Sapphires are found in India, Myanmar, Ceylon, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia, Brazil and Africa.
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