September Birthstone
Sapphire
Traditional birthstone for September
- Color
- Classically blue; sapphire (corundum) also comes in pink, yellow, green, purple and other colors, called fancy sapphires.
- Hardness (Mohs scale)
- 9
Meaning & history
Sapphire has long been associated with royalty and wisdom, and blue sapphires have been a traditional choice for royal engagement rings. Its name is thought to come from the Greek sappheiros.
Folklore and symbolism are shared here as tradition, not as fact or as health claims.
Care tips
Clean with warm, soapy water and a soft brush. Untreated and heat-treated sapphires are usually safe in ultrasonic cleaners; stones with fillers should be cleaned with soapy water only.
Design ideas
- A blue sapphire engagement ring with a diamond halo
- Sapphire and emerald stones in a push present
- A fancy-color sapphire stacking band
- Sapphire studs
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