BIRTHSTONES
SEPTEMBER BIRTHSTONE: SAPPHIRE
Our Sapphire Fine Solitaire paired with our Sapphire Shimmer Thin Organic, Sapphire Starry Thin Organic and Sapphire Moons XS Organic Ring
Sapphires are the beautiful birthstone for September, a gem that has been adored and coveted for thousands of years. This precious gemstone belongs to the corundum family, which consists of Ruby and Sapphire, and although Sapphires most commonly refer to a blue variety of corundum, this magical birthstone comes in a rainbow of other colours.
Sapphires are an incredibly durable stone, second only to Diamonds on the Mohs hardness scale, making them a perfect addition to any heirloom piece that will be worn and treasured for multiple lifetimes.
Here are six interesting facts about these beautiful gemstones:
Here are six interesting facts about these beautiful gemstones:
- Sapphires are often associated with holding mystical powers. In ancient times, it was believed that Sapphires protected from evil and would ward off illness. This stone was also believed to bring gifts of fulfilment, joy, prosperity, inner peace and beauty.
- Formed from volcanic activity, the slower the magma cools, the larger the Sapphire will be. Due to the natural circumstances, no two Sapphires will ever look exactly the same.
- Australia has been a major Sapphire producer for over a hundred years, and once produced around 70% of the world’s supply.
- Sapphires can come in all colours; white, yellow, green and even pink (with the exception of red, which is a Ruby). The rarest type of Sapphire is a pinkish-orange variety called Padaradscha – which comes from the Sanskrit word for lotus flower.
- The most famous royal Sapphire is the engagement ring given by Prince Charles to Lady Diana in 1981, which features an 18-carat oval Blue Sapphire surrounded by Diamonds. Prince William gave his late-mother's ring to Princess Kate, who now wears this very special piece.
- The largest Sapphire ever cut is the Millennium Sapphire, which was discovered in Madagascar and weighs 61,500 carats. The current fair market value of this stone is USD $100-150 million!
Green Sapphire Mini Solis Ring
Navy Sapphire and Clear Diamond Guardian Pendant Necklace
Teal Sapphire Fine Solitaire Ring
Pale Yellow Sapphire Solis Ring
Clear Diamond & Pink Sapphire Mama & Baby Heart Necklace
Did you know? You can personalise many of our pieces with your choice of stone, including sapphires. Shop and customise your piece here or contact us to talk about incorporating sapphires into your unique, handmade heirloom.
