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Vintage yellow gold sapphire and diamond grid ring and lapis lazuli link bracelet resting on an antique book, with various gemstone cut shapes of sapphire stones.

AZURE

Navy blue emerald cut gemstone outline

INDIGO

Navy blue round brilliant cut gemstone outline

NAVY

Navy blue pear cut gemstone outline

ULTRAMARINE

Navy blue cushion cut gemstone outline

COBALT

Navy blue asscher cut gemstone outline
A close-up lifestyle shot of a woman's tattooed arm and hand resting on their lap, wearing a white gold, multi coloured sapphire bracelet and white gold rings. Text reads: 'all the shades of sapphires' overlaid in white script at the bottom left.

One Birthstone, All the Colours

The word ‘Sapphire’ is derived from the Greek word, sappheiros which means ‘blue stone’. This precious gemstone is known for their true blue, but can come in a dazzling rainbow of colours as well! 

 While the term Sapphire does generally refers to the blue gemstone, look for beautiful pink sapphires, purple sapphires, orange sapphires and more! The only shade you won’t find a sapphire in is red! That’s because Sapphires are made of the mineral corundum. Red corundum gemstones are classified as rubies! 

These gemstones are extremely durable and long lasting, coming in at a 9/10 on the Mohs hardness scale. 

A collection of antique gold and blue sapphire estate jewelry, including rings and earrings, arranged in and around an elongated cream velvet box.
Vintage yellow gold starburst, floral brooch and lapis lazuli link bracelet resting on an antique book, showcasing alternative September birthstone jewelry.

Symbolism & Meaning of September's Birthstone

A symbol of loyalty, faithfulness & trust, the Sapphire is rooted in tradition and symbolism in many cultures. 

Long believed to be the ‘stone of wisdom’, the Sapphire has been believed to protect from evil and sickness, liberating from mental tension or depression and bringing serenity and peace of mind.  Throughout history, royals and clergy wore Sapphires both for their symbolism for heaven and wisdom.

Wearing the birthstone of your birthday month is often considered good luck. Need more excuses to shop for Sapphires? Sapphires are also gifted to commemorate the 5th and 45th wedding anniversary.

Person wearing a white gold multi-colored fancy sapphire tennis bracelet and delicate white gold stacker ring with denim, highlighting different shades of vintage sapphire jewelry.

Sapphires & Romance

Blue sapphires are a popular gemstone choice for engagement rings, famously being chosen for the ring Prince Charles presented to Lady Diana before being given to Duchess Kate by Prince William. 

Many traditional diamond engagement rings will feature ‘hidden sapphires’ as a nod to the tradition for brides to wear ‘something blue’.

A large collection of antique gold and blue sapphire estate jewelry, including rings, brooches, and necklaces, arranged in and around a vintage blue velvet box.

Did you know?

Not only do Sapphires come in almost every colour of the rainbow, there's also unique 'Colour Change Sapphires' which change colour under different types of light!

An ornate gold filigree bracelet with deep blue, lapis gemstone beads is displayed on an open vintage book alongside a matching gold starburst, floral pin, with patterned book pages in the background.

Not sure if sapphires reflects you?

While birthstones have been standardized over the years; history, cultures & tradition feature many more. 

Here's some alternate birthstones for September to consider. 

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