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Discover the elegant design and alluring hue of the 10k White Gold Lab-Created Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Accent Pendant. Hanging 18 inches from a rope chain with a spring-ring clasp, this lustrous 10k white gold pendant features an ornately detailed teardrop frame with a delicate triangular stem. Showcased inside the white gold perimeter is a stunningly rich, lab-created Ceylon blue sapphire, exquisitely textured and softly transfixing. Along the bottom curves of the sapphire, two diamond accents give this pendant an extra glistening touch, resulting in a classically glamorous, sophisticated accessory ideal for any occasion.
About Birthstone Jewelry
September Birthstone: Sapphire
September's birthstone has been used by priests throughout the ages as a symbol of purity, and by kings as an emblem of wisdom. Those born in September are said to possess the qualities of the sapphire--truthfulness, sincerity, and steadfast loyalty.
History of Birthstones
Chances are you can name your birthstone, but have you ever wondered how certain stones came to be associated with particular months? Most gem scholars trace the tradition to the Old Testament story of Aaron, whose breastplate was decorated with twelve precious stones, one for each of the twelve tribes of Israel. Over time, these stones were linked with certain powers and tied to particular astrological signs, and later to calendar months.
There are many variations of birthstone lists, including Mystical birthstones, which originate from Tibet and date back over a thousand years, and Ayurvedic birthstones, associated with ancient Indian medicine and beliefs. Birthstones have also been tied to ancient Pagan religions, and even to the collective wisdom of the legendary lost city of Atlantis.
The Modern birthstone list, perhaps the most universally known, was released by the American National Association of Jewelers and officially adopted in 1912. Whether you embrace birthstone lore, or look upon it with a skeptical eye, there is an undeniable appeal to collecting a beautiful gemstone that is reputed to hold special power, meaning, and good fortune just for you.