Sapphire – September’s Birthstone
September’s Birthstone is Sapphire….
We have an excellent selection of Sapphire rings, earrings and a pendants which would be ideal for a September Birthday or Sapphire Anniversary to celebrate 45 years of marriage.
The September birthstone has traditionally symbolized sincerity, truth, faithfulness and nobility. For countless centuries, sapphire has adorned royalty and the robes of the clergy. The elite of ancient Greece and Rome believed that blue sapphires protected their owners from harm and envy. Clerics of the Middle Ages wore sapphires because they symbolized Heaven. Ancient Persians believed the earth actually rested on a giant sapphire, which made the sky blue.
The September birthstone is relatively hard, ranking 9 on the Mohs scale. It has excellent toughness and no cleavage, which is a tendency to break when struck. This makes it a great choice for an engagement ring as an alternative to a diamond ring subject to daily wear.
Check out our selection online under our Gemstone section or call into store to see them in person.
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