Elegant, magnetic, and forever linked to royal families across the globe, the Sapphire is not merely September’s birthstone—it is a true talisman of light, capable of elevating even the simplest outfit into a bold statement of style.
Why is Sapphire the September birthstone? Origins and legends
Derived from the Greek sàppheiros, meaning “blue stone”, the Sapphire was assigned to the month of September because its rich, deep blue hue symbolizes the clarity of the late–summer sky, spiritual wisdom, and protection against negative energies.
In antiquity, it was worn by kings and queens to enlighten their judgment; during the Middle Ages, it was believed to strengthen wisdom and foster closeness to the Divine; and in some ancient cultures, legend held that the Earth itself rested upon a monumental Sapphire, whose brilliant reflections painted the sky its vivid shade of blue.
Gemmological characteristics of Sapphire
From a mineralogical perspective, Sapphire belongs to the corundum family, just like Ruby.
It is one of the most durable gemstones in existence, ranking at 9 on the Mohs scale of hardness—second only to Diamond. This extraordinary durability makes it the ideal choice for everyday wear, allowing you to enjoy your fine jewelry without the fear of damaging it.
Often, gemmologists and master goldsmiths enhance the sapphire’s brilliance with specific cuts, such as:
- Oval or cushion cuts, to maximize the depth of color. This cut is frequently used to craft sapphire and diamond halo rings or white gold cluster pendants.
- Pear cuts, used to create dangling gold earrings that frame the face with timeless elegance.
- Cabochon cut, a smooth polish without facets, ideal for revealing the phenomenon of asterism (star sapphire) and perfect for white gold or yellow gold rings.
Which is the most valuable sapphire color?
Although in the collective imagination sapphire is strictly blue, nature loves to surprise us!
In fact, there are sapphires—known as “fancy“—in many colors, such as pink, yellow, green, white, and orange.
This last hue is the rarest and most prestigious variety of all, called the Padparadscha Sapphire.
When is a Sapphire given as a gift?
Gazing at a sapphire ring always makes the heart skip a beat, but there are occasions when this gift takes on an unbeatable symbolic value:
- For a birthday: it is September’s good luck charm. What better gift than a piece of sapphire jewelry?
- For a 45th wedding anniversary: according to tradition, this milestone marks the Sapphire Wedding anniversary. Click here to discover all wedding anniversaries and their meanings.
- For a marriage proposal: like the famous engagement ring worn by Lady Diana and later passed down to Kate Middleton. The sapphire symbolizes fidelity, loyalty, and eternal love, representing a prestigious alternative to the classic diamond ring.
Find your Sapphire
Buying a sapphire gold piece of jewelry is neither an inaccessible luxury nor a choice lacking environmental awareness.
Opting for pre-loved gold jewelry allows you to access high-quality gemstones and vintage settings at a convenient price compared to traditional jewelry shops.
Explore our selection of sapphire jewelry and find your September gemstone! If you were born in another month or want to gift a special good-luck piece of jewelry, click here to discover all the gemstones of the year.
