This makes it a great choice for rings and other mountings subject to daily wear.Ĭheck out our selection online under our Gemstone section or call into store to see them in person. It has excellent toughness and no cleavage, which is a tendency to break when struck. The September birthstone is relatively hard, ranking 9 on the Mohs scale.
The sapphire birthstone was also thought to be an antidote to poison. While this is the most widely accepted belief, some believe that sapphire gets its name from Saturn. Both words mean blue in their native tongues. Medieval Europeans believed that sapphire cured plague boils and diseases of the eye. Sapphire: September’s Birthstone Deriving from both a Latin and a Greek word, sapphire is a combination of the terms saphirus and saphieros. The September birthstone was reputed to have healing powers as well. Ancient Persians believed the earth actually rested on a giant sapphire, which made the sky blue. Clerics of the Middle Ages wore sapphires because they symbolized Heaven. The elite of ancient Greece and Rome believed that blue sapphires protected their owners from harm and envy. For countless centuries, sapphire has adorned royalty and the robes of the clergy. The September birthstone has traditionally symbolized sincerity, truth, faithfulness and nobility. We have an excellent selection of Sapphire rings, earrings and a pendant which would be ideal for a September Birthday or Sapphire Anniversary (45 years). DURING SEPTEMBER – Buy a Sapphire piece of jewellery and get 10% off!
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