The Fascinating Beauty Of the Elegant Sapphire

As the heat and glare of summer gives rise to costs fall, do so by September Sapphire provide a respite from the fiery ruby ​​July and August Peridot Chartreuse. With its soothing watery depths, is a birthstone for September gems the most universally loved.

Sapphire Myth and History

Sapphire, Ruby of the same composition, has been honored for thousands of years. Originally, all blue sapphires gems have been called, a term derived from the Latin word for "saphirus" and the Greek word "sapheiros". The ancient Persians also respects the sapphire, and believed that the sky is blue due to reflection of a brilliant blue gem. Sapphire is an important, even biblical significance - presumably, the Ten Commandments were originally written on tablets of sapphire, sapphire, and Judaism is often a metaphor for heaven.

In more recent history, Prince Charles proposed to Princess Diana with a sparkling sapphire engagement ring. Using sapphire as the engagement ring center stone is a very ancient tradition, but modern couples back into vogue.

Sapphire Symbolism

Sapphires have developed a range of metaphysical connotations and meanings of their thousands of years of popularity. One of the most important attributes is that Sapphire symbolic protection. People wore sapphire to protect against physical damage, disease, night terrors, poverty, witchcraft, and depression. Many people today believe that sapphires have a calming effect and provide serenity and peace to the wearer - a program that is useful in the practice of meditation.

September Birthstone Jewelry

Thank you for the beautiful color sapphire, which is universally respected, sapphire jewelry makes a perfect gift for women born in the month of September. We have a fine selection of high quality sapphire jewelry gifts to fit almost any budget, including some favorites below:

Sapphire earrings in white gold

Simple, understated elegance is the best description of these beautiful little earrings sapphire. You'll be hard pressed to find a woman who would not make some of his favorite accessories.

Three Stone Sapphire, diamond and white gold ring

Despite the beautiful stones used in this expensive beautiful sapphire ring (top left), the deceptively affordable prices. This ring makes a memorable birthday gift for a September-born loved, and could even double as an engagement ring for couples who wish to honor the tradition of stone!