The September birthstone, sapphire, has been cherished and adored for centuries. The stone has a history of symbolizing nobility, sincerity, truth, and faithfulness. For decades, sapphires have garnished items of those who are royal, rich, and famous!
You may be familiar with the famous 12ct oval sapphire ring embellished with a diamond halo that was first worn by Princess Diana and now in the possession of Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge. The famous sapphire ring is what has now inspired sapphire engagement and fashion styles across the globe! Another world-renowned sapphire piece is the 62.02ct Rockefeller Sapphire.
This gemstone gets its name from the Greek word "sappheiros” which means blue! Don’t be fooled though, sapphires actually come in all colors of the rainbow! However, the deep blue hue is the most coveted. The only color that is not considered to be a sapphire is red Corundum, which is Ruby! (Cool, right?!) This birthstone can be found in Kashmir, Myanmar and Sri Lanka which are two historical sources of the precious gemstone. Other sources of the gemstone include Africa, Asia, Australia, Cambodia, Madagascar, Thailand, and the United States.
Sapphire is ideal for everyday wear because it is second to diamond in terms of hardness as it ranks a 9 on the Mohs Scale of Hardness. You can find this gemstone in all types of jewelry from earrings to engagement rings and the good news is that you can find sapphire pieces ranging in all price points!
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