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| birthstone for the month of September. By | | | | earrings and necklaces to bracelets and rings, |
| definition, a sapphire is a precious gem that | | | | Almost Diamonds has a variety of choices that |
| appears as a transparent, blue form of corundum. | | | | feature both clear and colored cubic zirconia |
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| considered to be sapphires, a true sapphire is | | | | the jewelry is available in sterling silver, which is a |
| recognized as being deep blue in color. Specifically, | | | | precious metal, you will be wearing something that |
| the cornflower blue color of sapphire is considered | | | | can last a lifetime. When set in sterling silver, |
| to be the best and most desirable form of | | | | sapphires are especially vibrant. The soft tone of |
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| yellow and pink, each of which derive from | | | | backdrop and setting for this precious gemstone. |
| corundum of the same color. The sapphire's | | | | Although sapphire is the birthstone for |
| sister-gem, the ruby, is the red form of | | | | September, it can be enjoyed by every jewelry |
| corundum and is also recognized as a precious | | | | lover during every month of the year. In fact, |
| gemstone. | | | | most people will tell you that their favorite color is |
| When it comes to gemstone jewelry, clarity is | | | | blue, which makes sapphire jewelry an obvious |
| significant. Sapphires, like all gems, can have | | | | choice for anyone who favors a rich blue |
| inclusions. Genuine sapphires are highly prized, | | | | gemstone. Plus, adding color to a jewelry |
| especially when they are found to be clear and in | | | | wardrobe is a terrific way to let your personality |
| the deeper shades of blue. However, a | | | | show through. Whether you are wearing your |
| gem-quality sapphire can be very expensive. | | | | favorite pair of jeans, a business suit or a simple |
| Synthetic, which is a term used to define a | | | | black dress, sapphire jewelry will compliment your |
| gemstone that is not genuine, sapphires are one | | | | outfit perfectly. |
| alternative that allows women to enjoy the look | | | | In conclusion, genuine sapphire is a |
| of a flawless gemstone without paying a hefty | | | | highly-respected gemstone that has earned the |
| price tag. Much like the process of creating | | | | honor of being named as one of the few precious |
| synthetic rubies, technology now allows for the | | | | gems in existence. If you happen to be born in |
| recreation of properties similar to that of a | | | | the month of September, wear your sapphire |
| genuine sapphire. This means that only an | | | | jewelry with pride in knowing that you are |
| educated jewelry professional, in most cases, can | | | | wearing a gemstone that celebrates the month of |
| visually distinguish between a genuine gem-quality | | | | your birth. According to some, birthstone jewelry |
| sapphire and a synthetic sapphire. | | | | is also a symbol of good luck. Whether you |
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