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58 www.thejewelrybook.com Birtstones September There is so much to say about September's birthstone sapphire. Sapphire typically refers to the blue variety of corundum, but it comes in every color of the rainbow. For millennia Sapphire has been regarded as a symbol of nobility, sincerity, truth and faithfulness and because of this was a popular choice for engagement rings prior to the 20th century. Ancient Greek and Roman nobility believed sapphires protected the wearer from harm and ancient Persian text tells a story of the earth resting on a giant blue sapphire creating our blue sky. Sapphire was considered a godly stone that represented the heavens and because of this medieval Europeans believed sap- phire had the ability to cure the plague and heal eye disease through God's power. Sapphire never seems to wane in popularity. Every few years it seems someone discovers a deposit in a new region of the world. Most sapphire mining is done by artisanal miners in alluvial deposits. There is an ancient myth that after mining a sapphire you need to ripen them under the hot sun. This ripening caused the color to intensify. In fact, heat treatment is commonly used today to enhance the color and clarity of sapphire. From the velvety blue Kashmir Sapphire, to the teal green Montana Sapphire, to the peachy pink Padparascha Sapphire, you have a world of choice. October October, the best month of the year! Crisp fall air, pumpkin spice lattes, my birthday and the amazing birthstones of Tourmaline and Opal. Tourmaline is derived from Sinhalese word for mixed gems because many tourmalines are parti-colored meaning two or more distinct colors with in the same gemstone. Often referred to as the kitchen sink of gemstones, tourmaline offers the most diverse color range of any gem. It is celebrated for its beautiful pink and red hues, known as Rubellite, its neon blues, known as Paraiba, the fun multi-colored watermelon tourmaline, and of course the beautiful green, known as chrome tourmaline. There is a color of tourmaline for every sentiment, and because of this tourmaline is said to aid in artistic expression. Tourmaline is also another imposter gemstone, having B J O H N U E C H N E R CHICAGO FOR YOUR SPECIAL CUSTOMERS, CONSIGNMENTS AVAILABLE. AGTA GEMFAIR, TUCSON SALON 301, FEBRUARY 4-9TH 2020 1.800.541.2675 | WWW.JOHNBUECHNER.COM 6-ct Kashmir Sapphire Ring John Buechner earringa and Ring Parlé Ring Parlé Earrings