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Sterling Silver Blue Topaz Star Pendant, 18"

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• Blue Topaz is December?s birthstone.

Product Description

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A faceted round of sky blue topaz, December's birthstone, swings inside a sterling silver star in this darling pendant. The topaz stone is held in a semi-bezel setting and displays a delicate pale blue color. An 18-inch sterling silver cable chain completes this contemporary design. This pendant makes a charming gift for someone with a December birthday.

About Birthstone Jewelry

December Birthstone: Blue Topaz

Blue topaz is prized for its soothing and captivating blue color, which is usually divided into three categories: sky blue for the palest shade, Swiss blue for the more saturated medium shade, and London blue for the deepest shade. Also known as an artist's stone, blue topaz is reputed to inspire creativity and enhance concentration

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.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000SMMH60
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Customer Reviews

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great gift Idea, January 7, 2008

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Adam - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sterling Silver Blue Topaz Star Pendant, 18" (Jewelry)

I purchased this item for my mothers birthday as it is her birthstone and I am pleased with the purchase but let me give you a better description of the item.

As you can see from the picture it is a silver star with a blue topaz stone suspended in the center. One thing that you cannot gather from the posted picture is that the star is not two dimensional as it appears (I'll do my best to explain). The star is actually two stars separated by small posts roughly 2 quarters width apart, the reason for this is so the stone can actually be suspended within without protruding forward when worn. This feature does not take away from the look of the necklace but instead helps to accent the overall style.

When viewing such items on the site you must also take into consideration the sizes of the items, when they are pictured they of coarse appear larger to better show the details and it's very easy to overestimate the size. I myself overestimated the size of the item but in no way upset, the size of the pendant is somewhere in between the size of a quarter and a nickel. The chain ,though it does its job well, is thin and very easily tangled. When I received mine in the mail it was packaged within a small drawstring bag and that in turn was in a box but when I removed the necklace the chain was horribly tangled. If you're giving this as a gift make sure to view the item first and untangle the chain.

This is a beautiful necklace and a perfect birthday present, but I would suggest possibly purchasing a better chain something a bit thicker but not so big as to take away from the actual pendant itself.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nicer than expected, December 16, 2008

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anonymous (Albuquerque, NM USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Sterling Silver Blue Topaz Star Pendant, 18" (Jewelry)

This necklace is much nicer than it appears. It doesn't look at all flimsy or cheap. I bought one for a Christmas gift, and I liked it so much when it arrived, I ordered another one for someone else. It is perfect for a teenage girl gift, as it is small enough and very plain and simple, but the stone is really lovely and looks like it's of good quality. The chain is also fine, considering the size of the necklace. I wouldn't have wanted anything heavier for this piece. It is a good value for the price.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely and well worth the very affordable cost., January 14, 2009

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J. L. Scheidt - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sterling Silver Blue Topaz Star Pendant, 18" (Jewelry)

I ordered this pendant as a gift for my niece. It arrived in a nice little box and looked exactly as the picture displayed. I was very pleased and would purchase again from this seller.