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Splendid Sapphire - September's Birthstone

9/18/2017

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​Sapphire is one of the four precious gems (diamond, emerald and ruby are the other three). It is the birthstone for September and for the Zodiac signs Pisces, Taurus, Virgo and Sagittarius.

​Sapphire is a variety of the mineral corundum. Trace amounts of other elements such as iron, titanium, chromium, copper or magnesium color the corundum blue, yellow, purple, orange, green or pink. When chromium impurities in corundum yield a red stone, it is called ruby. Pure corundum has no traces of other elements and is called white sapphire. When the trace elements produce an orangey pink corundum, it is called padparadscha which means lotus flower in Sinhalese, the language spoken in Sri Lanka where stones of this color were originally found.

​Star sapphires contain intersecting needle-like inclusions that cause the appearance of a six-rayed star. The inclusion is often the mineral rutile. Star sapphires can be any color from shades of blue to pink, orange, yellow, green, lavender, gray or black. The most desirable color is a vivid intense blue.

​Color-change sapphire is a rare variety which exhibits different colors in different types of light. The stones are blue in outdoor light and purple under incandescent indoor light.
​Tradition holds that Moses was given the Ten Commandments on tablets of sapphire, making it a sacred gemstone. Ancient Persians believed sapphire gave heaven its blue color. In ancient Greece and Rome, kings and queens were convinced sapphires protected them from envy and harm. Because sapphires represent divine favor, they were the gemstone of choice for kings and high priests. Ordinary people thought sapphires attracted heavenly blessings.

Sapphires symbolize truth, compatibility, commitment and mutual understanding which make them the perfect gem for engagement rings. They are also said to contribute to mental clarity and perception. Sapphires are also believed to promote financial rewards.

More about sapphires and other gemstones can be found in Jewelry Facets.​
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Jewelry You Can See

9/8/2017

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Bracelets and rings are special - they're the only pieces of jewelry easily visible to the wearer. Because of this, we tend to select rings and bracelets we enjoy seeing or which hold memories.

Each time I look at my right hand I see the ring my father wore. After he died, my mom had it sized to fit me. It's a continual reminder of him and the wonderful times we had together. engagement, wedding and mother's rings remind us of loved ones and of special events in our lives.

On my left had, I wear a variety of rings depending on my mood and the outfit I'm wearing. These rings just make me happy as I look at the colorful gemstones and which them sparkle in the light.

Signet rings, often handed down from one generation to the next, display a coat of arms or emblem. Originally impressed in wax to form a seal on documents, now signet rings more commonly denote membership in a family, school or team.

​A charm bracelet is full of memories. I have a sterling one that has two charms on every link. I collected charms on vacations, to commemorate milestones such as birthdays and graduation, and to indicate hobbies and interests. My charm bracelet is a mini-history of my life.

​One of my favorite types of bracelet is the cuff bracelet. I like the way a cuff lays close to my wrist and doesn't get in the way as I go about my day. And cuff bracelets aren't just for women; there are many styles for men. Greek and Roman warriors wore bands of metal as protection and to impress their enemies.

​Use a ring or bracelet to add color, sparkle, a feeling or happiness or special memories to whatever you wear.
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