Beaded Jewelry By Renee

* Sapphire *

Sapphire is the official birthstone for the month of September, which signifies clear thinking,   as adopted by the American National Association of Jewelers in 1912.  It is also one of the birthstones for the Zodiac signs of Pisces, Taurus, Virgo and Sagittarius.  Sapphire is given as a gem for the 5th, 23rd and 45th wedding anniversaries while a  star sapphire is given on the 65th wedding anniversary.  Blue is by far the most popular color for Sapphires, but they can come in  any color, including yellow, green, white, colorless, pink, orange, brown and purple.  Padparadscha is the name for a rare orange-pink variety of sapphire and has a higher value than blue sapphires.  Orange signifies strength and endurance in heraldry.  Another birthstone is Lapis Lazuli.  Blue is a symbol of Heaven and signifies truth.  Lapis Lazuli is considered the stone of truth and friendship.  Its powers ncludd spiritual enlightenment and inner peace.  Sapphire is believed to offer healing properties for rheumatim, colic, and mental illness.  It is also considered an antidepressant and an aid to psychokinesis, telepathy, clairvoyance and astral projection .  
At Beaded Jewelry By Renee you will find beautiful September Birthstone Jewelry designed with Sapphire Swarovski Crystal including Virgo Bracelets, Libra Bracelets in different shades of Blue Jewelry.