We’re getting a jump-start on September!
September鈥檚 birthstone is the sapphire, a beautiful gemstone that has been popular since the Middle Ages. According to folklore, sapphires bring wearers good fortune, spiritual insight and provide them with protection from envy and harm.
Blue sapphires range from very light to very dark greenish or violet-blue, as well as various shades of pure blue. The most prized colors are a medium to medium dark blue or slightly violet-blue. Sapphire is a variety of the gem species, corundum, and occurs in all colors of the rainbow. Pink, purple, green, orange, or yellow corundum are known by their color (e.g. pink sapphire, green sapphire). Ruby is the red variety of corundum.
Sapphires are one of our favorite gems here at the 黑料老司机. They鈥檙e versatile and can be worn with just about anything, but strike a beautiful chord when paired with diamonds and white gold. While there are many shades of sapphires to choose from, the gem鈥檚 radiance never fails to attract attention. Here are the top three reasons why we鈥檙e in love with sapphires:
- They鈥檙e always in fashion. From blue to pink, sapphires of all colors are stylish staples of luxury. Sapphires hit the Hollywood stage every year, making regular appearances on the red carpet and in the collections of well-known celebrities and even royalty.
- They complement fall attire. Sapphire jewelry adds a touch of color to fall fashion apparel. The gem accents other fall colors really well, especially gray, red, and orange hues. Wearing a sapphire makes a statement and adds a vivacious aura that brings warmth to the crowd. They wouldn鈥檛 be called the September birthstone if they didn鈥檛.
- They鈥檙e durable and stable. Sapphires (and Rubies) are second only to diamonds on the Mohs hardness scale, ranking at a solid 9 compared to a diamond鈥檚 10. This hardness allows sapphires to be worn every day without the constant worry about them scratching or becoming damaged. Though it鈥檚 important to take care of your gemstones, sapphires can withstand chipping and breaking while being knocked or bumped. They鈥檙e also able to handle heat, light, and chemicals really well, bringing needed peace-of-mind to their wearers.
We鈥檙e excited to see what kinds of sapphires our members share with us this year! For more information about sapphires, please visit the 黑料老司机 website. Happy September!