Usually, when we think of Sapphires, we think of that bright royal blue color. Not this time! Sapphires grow in over a dozen different colors. September Gift is a 24 inch long Multi Sapphire faceted rondelle necklace. I finished the ends with Delica Glass spacer beads and a Gold Filled round toggle clasp with a little heart on it. These beads range from a pale pink, maroon, grayish tan and almost yellow and are very interesting! They become quite neutral so they'll go with any color.

According to firemountaigems.com, "From antiquity, gemstones have been thought to possess mysterious powers. Sapphire is said to be the wisdom stone, stimulating concentration, enhancing creativity and promoting purity and depth of thought.

It is believed to focus and calm the mind as well as remove unwanted thoughts, depression and mental tension. It is known as the stone of new love and commitment and is claimed to be useful in encouraging faithfulness and loyalty. Sapphire properties are associated with peace of mind, serenity and prosperity.

Sapphires and rubies are closely related, having corundum as their base mineral. The iron pigment in the corundum makes sapphire blue, while the chromium element in rubies makes them red. Corundum gemstones are the second hardest of the most precious of gemstones (diamond, sapphire, ruby, and emerald). Sapphire actually has a range of colors, from blue to yellow to green to orange-pink. Colorless sapphires are occasionally used as a substitute for diamonds in jewelry. Sapphires look best under natural light; under incandescent lighting, they tend to look dull and unsaturated."

I think this would be a wonderful gift for someone born in September, as Sapphires are their birthstone!