The September birthstone, sapphire, with its deep blue hue, is rare, cool and dreamy. Sapphire, a variety of corundum, is associated with wisdom, spirituality and kindness.

Each sapphire cluster strand is made by hand and is as different as each stone included. Polished sapphire chips are strung on wire, making between a 1 and 1 1 1/4 inch length of stones. Sapphire chips in this necklace vary in color from dark blue to light blue to greenish blue; they will not all be bright blue like the cut gem-quality stones found at fine jewelry stores.

Chains are gold-filled or sterling silver and measure approximately 17 inches long including the length of stones. Longer or shorter chains are available upon request.

Birthstone cluster strand necklaces are made by hand at Bang-Up Betty’s North Little Rock, Arkansas, studio.