Celebrating September Birthstone – Sapphire

 

Dear September, we can’t believe that you are already here! We are so looking forward to celebrating all the amazing September birthdays with the beauty of their birthstone – Blue Sapphire

Sapphire is traditionally known to symbolize nobility, truth, sincerity, and faithfulness. It has always been associated with royalty and romance which was highlighted and reinforced in year 1981 when Prince Charles of Britain gave a blue sapphire engagement ring to Lady Diana Spencer.

Sapphire belongs to the mineral species corundum which is the same mineral that Ruby belongs to. Corundum itself is composed of aluminum and oxygen with different trace elements present in it. While the presence of Chromium imparts the red of the ruby stone, the presence of iron and titanium makes it the Blue Sapphire.

Sapphires are found in a wide variety of places around the world, including India, Burma, Thailand, Australia, Brazil, and Africa. In the early 20th century, Montana’s Sapphire Mountain range tin the United States was named for the large amount of deposits—more than 40 tons. Most were sold for use in watch bearings.

Other little known Sapphire facts –

• Sapphires also make the traditional gift for 5th and 45th anniversaries
• After Diamonds, Blue Sapphires are the hardest natural substance available.
• Blue Sapphires are very durable – unharmed by either alkaline or acidic substances.
• Based on the trace element found in the mineral, ‘Fancy Sapphires’ also come in violet, green, yellow, orange, pink, purple, and intermediate hues.

Some HCM Diamonds created Sapphire favorites

 

Custom made Sapphire and Diamond Anniversary Band

We love this custom created Sapphire and Diamond band. Besides being a great September birthday present, this style also makes a great present for a 5th or 45th wedding anniversary.

 

 

Sapphire flower earrings with Diamonds accents

These are our favorite September birthday earrings! If you like to get jewelry that you can wear everyday then these charming Sapphire flower earrings make the perfect fit.

 

 

 

Custom made Sapphire Eternity Band

While stack-able rings are all the rage right now, why not stack with the beautiful Sapphires? We custom created this Sapphire eternity band for a client to be worn against their existing wedding band.

 

 

 

 

 

Sapphire hoops with a hint of diamond accent

Another favorite! These Sapphire hoops paired with yellow gold and a hint of diamonds are both classy and versatile. Uplift any outfit with the vibrancy of the blue sapphire of these earrings.

 

 

 

Blue Sapphire and Diamond necklace

Do you have a ‘go to’ Sapphire necklace? We love this one with the vibrant blue Sapphire paired with some diamond accents.

 

 

 

 

 

Do you have any favorite pieces for Sapphire jewelry or is there anything that you have always wanted? Get in touch with HCM Diamonds and we will help create that perfect piece for you.