The dainty, gently faceted sapphire pendant on this sterling silver necklace is wrapped in a sterling silver bezel and is the perfect shade of blue! The pendant measures approximately 12x18mm (0.4x0.8 inches). The genuine 925 sterling silver chain is available in different lengths - choose from 16", 18", 20", 22" or 24" long! Love this, but prefer a larger pendant? The same necklace with a 19x27mm pendant can be found here! https://www.etsy.com/listing/1065441306/sapphire-pendant-necklace-blue-sapphire?ref=shop_home_active_1 September's birthstone, Sapphire is a stone of wisdom, loyalty, and nobility. Use Blue Sapphire to focus the mind, assist with self-discipline, or channel your higher self.Sapphire deposits can be found mostly in Eastern Australia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, China, Madagascar, East Africa, and North America (mostly in Montana.)Sapphire has long been associated with things that are sacred. Hebrew lore states King Solomon and Abraham both wore talismans made of Sapphire. The Greeks, utilizing it for it's wisdom, wore it when seeking answers from the Oracle at Delphi. It was believed to bring devotion and spiritual enlightenment by Buddhists, and it was considered one of the "great gems" used in offerings by the Hindus. It was even cherished, in Christianity, by kings and nobility in the form of ecclesiastical rings for it's powers of protection and insight. • ABOUT MARLEY+GRACE JEWELRY • Check out the rest of our shop here to see more of our handmade jewelry! https://www.etsy.com/shop/marleygracejewelry/ Check out the About Us section of our shop to learn more about us, custom orders, policies, and more: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MarleyGraceJewelry#about • LET'S KEEP IN TOUCH! • Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marleygracejewelry/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marleygracejewelry Visit us on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/marleygracejewelry Sign up on our website for news about new items, sales, + special subscriber-only offers: https://www.marleygracejewelry.com