Meaning, Colour, & Gifts
September Birthstone:
September's birthstone is the enchanting blue sapphire, which is a precious gemstone that boasts a rich velvety colour that calls to be shown off. We dive into the history, hidden meaning behind the stone, and our top choice for September birthstone gifts to help you in your search.
The History of September's Birthstone: Blue Sapphire
Blue sapphires are the birthstone of September, which are part of the corundum family. These stunning stones have been used in sapphire jewellery from at least the 12th Century, at this time it was the clergy that wore them. The stone was believed to symbolise heaven.
The Meaning of September's Birthstone
The name sapphire comes from the Greek "sappheiros" which directly translates as "blue stone." The ancient Greeks and Romans believed that blue sapphires would help to protect the wearer from envy or harm. Whilst the Ancient Persians thought that Earth sat on a very large blue sapphire that gave us our blue sky.
What Colour is September's Birthstone?
When it comes to September's birthstone colour, the clue is in the name: Blue Sapphire. The blue variety of this precious gemstone can range in tone from a deep velvety blue, to a lighter more violet shade of the cool colour. The icy hues of September's birthstone pair effortlessly with the warm shades of gold jewellery.
When to Gift Birthstone Jewellery
You don't have to save blue sapphires just for September birthdays. There are lots of special moments and occasions throughout the year that a September birthstone makes a beautiful gift for.
- Mother's Day - Give your mum a thoughtful gift of a charm bracelet boasting her kids' birthstone this Mother's Day.
- Anniversaries - The 65th anniversary is often celebrated with a blue sapphire gift. The rich tones of the sapphire stand out in gemstone rings extraordinarily. If your partner is born in September this makes an even more thoughtful anniversary gift.
- Graduation - With sentiments of calm and serenity, September birthstone jewellery makes a wonderful keepsake gift for a loved one who is graduating.
- Promotions - Celebrate a loved one's promotion by treating them to their September birthstone in a piece of keepsake jewellery
Find Your Own Birthstone
How to Care for Blue Sapphire Jewellery
Blue sapphires are one of the harder gemstones, scoring a 9 on the Mohs scale (diamonds score the highest at 10). This makes September birthstones an excellent choice for jewellery due to their durability.
- Soft cloth - Use a soft cloth to carefully wipe away loose dirt.
- Mild soap & lukewarm water - To clean away any other dirt from your September birthstone, use your soft cloth paired with a mild soap and warm water (not hot) and clean off any excess dirt.
- Rinse - The last step in cleaning your jewellery is to rinse off any soap suds, and gently wipe dry with a soft dry cloth.
- Avoid submerging - Avoid submerging your blue sapphire piece into water as this can loosen the glue and the stone.
- Keep safe in a jewellery box - Keep your piece
safe when you're not wearing it in a personalised
jewellery box, away from dirt and dust.
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