These special earrings will remind you of a happy rainbow each time you wear them. Set in gleaming sterling silver, these earrings come decorated with multi-color sapphire gemstones. Perfect to pair with casual outfits and even better to coordinate with formal outfits these stunning earrings are a must have in your jewelry collection. What makes sapphire special? Sapphires have been prized as great gemstones since 800BC. It is a very desirable gemstone due to its excellent color, hardness, durability, and lustre. Sapphires get their colors from trace elements in the mineral corundum. Sapphires can also exhibit what is called the “star effect”. This occurs when the stone’s inclusions create a star pattern of rays on the surface. What is created sapphire? Created sapphires are grown in a laboratory and under carefully controlled conditions, simulating the high pressure and heat of the earth to replicate natural sapphires. There is no synthetic material used to replace the corundum used to create sapphires and hence real and synthetic sapphires are indistinguishable. What does sapphire symbolize? Symbol of power and strength, a sapphire symbolizes faith, spirituality and is said to bring protection to the wearer. It symbolizes good fortune, kindness and judgement. Is sapphire a birthstone? Yes! Sapphire is the birthstone of September and is said to represent devotion, wisdom and strength. September is the perfect gift for a 45th wedding anniversary. How should I style these earrings? These earrings will look superb on casual white shirts, dresses and blouses. Perfect for a brunch, lunch or get together with friends, these earrings are a must have in your jewelry collection. What inspired this design? These hoop earrings were inspired by the colors of the rainbow and the loving feeling those hues evoke. A symbol of peace and calmness the multi-color sapphires that embellish these hoops bring forth a sense of happiness and serenity.