If you didn't know already, the birthstone of the month of September is Sapphire.
Here are 5 things you may not have known about this gorgeous gemstone:
- Sapphire is a Greek word for Blue. Although, they are originally colourless with traces of iron and titanium responsible for its blue-ish hue. They also exis in green, yellow, orange, colourless, purple & black. They do not exist in red as that is a different gemstone called Ruby.
- They are formed from Corundum; a very hard and durable material second only to diamonds. This means they are perfect for long term wear - such as bridal & engagement rings
- Sapphire is the official birthstone for people born in September or under the star sign or virgo. It is also the perfect gift gem for 5th and 45th wedding anniversaries.
- Green Sapphires exist - And they are considered to be more harder and durable than the most sought after green gemstone Emeralds.
- It symbolizes wisdom, royalty, strength, kindness, a promise of honesty, purity, and trust. You'd probably relate to some of these qualities if you're virgo. Some.
As a Bonus we'd like to give honourable mentions to the locations for the most prized Sapphires: Myanmar (Burma), Sri Lanka, and Kashmir. If you've got a reason to get a Sapphire gemstone for a loved one, then do it. And explain to a loved one why you decided to gift this gemstone, or don't.
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