Windsor, California
Windsor, California
The September birthstone is sapphire – a gem that’s been cherished for thousands of years. Although the term sapphire usually refers to the blue variety of corundum (ruby is the red variety), this birthstone comes in a rainbow of other colors. Sapphires have been long associated with royalty and romance and are also said to symbolize fidelity and the soul. “Sapphire” comes from the Greek word sappheiros and blue sapphire is one of the most popular colored stones. 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 rings and other mountings subject to daily wear.
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 was reputed to have healing powers as well. Medieval Europeans believed that sapphire cured plague boils and diseases of the eye. The sapphire birthstone was also thought to be an antidote to poison.
7" Antique diamond and sapphire hand engraved platinum bracelet, circa early 1900's. 20 old European cut, G color, VS clarity, natural diamonds to...
View full detailsAntique sapphire and diamond hand engraved platinum ring, circa early 1900's. 90% platinum/iridium, XRF verified, 6.3 grams 18 old European cut, ...
View full detailsTeal sapphire, diamond and 14k gold ring. 1.59 carat, radiant cut, Greenish blue, unheated natural sapphire, Montana origin, Gemological Institute...
View full detailsPink Sapphire and diamond pave, 18 karat rose and white gold, quatrefoil shaped pendant. 18" length, 18k rose gold, .90 thickness, cable link chai...
View full detailsBlue sapphire and diamond 14 karat white gold cross pendant. 18" 14k white gold .95 mm thickness rope chain link necklace with spring ring clasp. ...
View full detailsSapphire and White Gold Eternity Ring. 35 Square Cut Natural Blue Sapphires totaling an estimated 1.75 Carats 13k white gold, (55.51% Gold content...
View full detailsSapphire, Tsavorite, and diamond halo white gold ring. 7 round alternating blue sapphire and tsavorite garnets, totaling .5 carats. 64 round bril...
View full detailsAlternating diamond/sapphires marquise shaped station ring. 14k White Gold, XRF verified. 3 Natural round cut, bead set, Blue Sapphires weighing ...
View full detailsSapphire white to blue Ombre gradient huggie earrings. 18k white gold, XRF verified. Channel set blue to white square cut Sapphires estimated at 1...
View full detailsVintage white gold star sapphire halo ring. Blue Synthetic Star Sapphire, 2 carat estimated weight. Size 4.75 14k white gold, XRF verified. 12 ...
View full detailsFluted channel set tapered diamond and sapphire 14 karat white gold ring, XRF verified. Five 2 mm square cut Blue Sapphires weighing and estimated...
View full details9.5" length Sapphire and Onyx 18k white gold bracelet. 18k white gold, XRF tested, 14.4 grams total weight 5 Oval shaped natural blue Sapphires m...
View full detailsBrutalist design yellow sapphire gold ring. Natural round yellow sapphire weighing an estimated .45 carats. 13 karat yellow gold, XRF analysis as ...
View full detailsTextured 14 karat gold tapered ring with black star sapphire. 8 x 6 mm oval cabochon black star natural sapphire center stone finger size 8 7.3 gr...
View full detailsSapphire and diamond 14 karat gold (XRF verified) bypass estate ring. 1.36 carat (Estimated) pear shaped, royal blue, natural sapphire center ston...
View full details18 karat white gold (XRF verified) natural diamond and sapphire halo ring. Center stone is a Hearts on Fire, .60 carat, round brilliant cut, F col...
View full details1.56 carat natural sapphire Green-Blue Montana origin Oval shape 8.5 x 5.71 x 4.44 mm Standard heat treatment Accompanied with Gemological Institu...
View full details1.27 carat natural sapphire Greenish blue color Radiant cut Montana origin Standard heat treatment Accompanied with Gemological Institute of Ameri...
View full details4.48 carat blue-green natural sapphire Octagonal cut Montana origin Unheated Accompanied with Gemological Institute of America report #2231591755
1.61 carat blue-green natural sapphire Round cut Montana origin Standard heat treatment Accompanied with Gemological Institute of America report #...
View full details2.51 carat oval shaped natural sapphire Montana origin Blueish green color Standard heat treatment Accompanied by Gemological Institute of America...
View full details14 karat white gold vintage inspired sapphire elongated 3 stone ring with etched and cut out design throughout Designed to fit three 3.5 x 3.5 rou...
View full details14 karat white gold vintage inspired diamond and sapphire ring with etched and cut out design throughout Designed to fit a 6.5 mm round center sto...
View full details14 karat white gold vintage inspired diamond and sapphire flower ring with etched design 15 natural, round brilliant cut, near colorless, VS clar...
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