Discover your Birthstone: Blue Sapphires for September
Did you know that for every birth month, there is a special gemstone with a unique meaning and history attached to it? In fact, the belief in the powers of gemstone dates way back to early civilizations when they were believed to bring incredible luck, health and prosperity.
For the month of September, Sapphire is the stone for you. Though most desired in its rich blue color, it is available in almost all shades like yellow, pink and green. In fact, in the middle ages, it was thought to protect you from harm and represented trust and loyalty.
Early Beliefs of Blue Sapphire Stone
Sapphires have always been the symbol of purity of soul. In fact, during the middle ages, priests used to wear it as a protection from the temptations of flesh or impure thoughts. Kings valued it’s rings and brooches as a shield against harm and envy. Young warriors used to gift their lovers with sapphire necklaces for faithfulness. There was a popular belief that the color of the stone would automatically darken if it was worn by an unworthy person.
Famous Historical Sapphires
Sapphires have been a part and parcel of our history since ancient times. Some famous ones can be enumerated as follows:
1. Star of India: Named because of appearance of a star on both sides
2. Logan Blue Sapphire: One of the second largest blue faceted sapphires in the world
3. The blue Giant of Orient: The largest faceted sapphire in the world.
4. The Rockefeller Sapphire: Rumored to have links with Indian Maharaja Mir Osman Ali Khan, the sapphire has been named after John D. Rockefellar Jr.
5. St. Edward’s sapphire: Residing in the British crown jewels in London Tower, this gem rests on the Imperial State Crown worn by Queen Victoria in 1838. It was once worn by Edward the Confessor during his coronation in 1042.
Contemporary Significance of the Blue Sapphire
Even though this gem is found in many parts of the world, the best sapphires come from three main regions- Myanmar, Kashmir and Sri Lanka. Saturated with a sleepy transparency of the aquamarine blue color at their very best, Sapphires are one of the most popular choices as the engagement gemstone in modern day couples. After all, who can forget the engagement ring frenzy that was sparked worldwide by Kate Middlleton’s cornflower blue sapphire engagement ring…
Sapphires are a rare ultra expensive stone that are counted amongst the most coveted gemstones of the world. They are also one of the most popular choice for jewelry gifts because of the desire to wear not just something beautiful but also something that has a personal meaning attached to it. Whether you are looking for a ring adorned with the birthstone of your child or a set of beautiful sapphire earrings, we are here to spoil you for choices.
