Edwardian style necklace with rough sapphires

This Intricate necklace offers a vintage look made modern by the  use of   rough sapphire nuggets. For some added glitter Swarovski crystals are employed alongside   seed beads and it is finished sterling silver clasp 20” (52cms) long, 

Sapphire is one of the 'big five' precious gemstones and its durability makes it a very popular gem.  It comes in a range of colours - although it is best known as a blue stone. It has been prized since about 800 BCE, was seen as a holy stone by ancient Persians , used as the most appropriate stone for ecclesiastical rings in  the early Catholic Church and has long been associated with royalty. 

It is the the birthstone for those born in September.