September ushers in a new season full of sunshine, florals, and bright bold colours. Luckily, the month comes with a gemstone to match.

Enter the sapphire with its deep blue hues, rich symbolism, and intriguing origins. The sapphire has been capturing hearts and healing souls for centuries.

In this birthstone blog, we’ll give you the full rundown including its colour variations, sacred symbolism, and where it comes from.

What Colour is a Sapphire?

When you think of a sapphire, you’re likely picturing a deep blue gem. But, like many beautiful things, the sapphire is far more complex than that.

While blue sapphires are the most iconic, sapphires can be found in an array of colours and shades, including:

• Cornflower Blue: This is the most widely known colour of a sapphire that's often seen in engagement rings and royal jewellery.
• Padparadscha: A rare and highly prized variety, these sapphires display a delicate pinkish-orange hue, reminiscent of a tropical sunset.
• Yellow and Golden: These sapphires range from sunny yellows to warm golden tones.
• Green: Green sapphires can vary from a soft pastel green to a vibrant emerald-like hue.
• Colour-Changing: Some sapphires exhibit a fascinating phenomenon known as colour-change, shifting from blue in daylight to purplish-red under incandescent light.

What does the Sapphire Symbolise?

This sacred stone is often seen as a representation of loyalty, faithfulness, and sincerity, making it an emblem of trust and devotion in relationships.

Sapphires have also been linked to spiritual insight and enlightenment encouraging clarity of thought and deepening one's connection to the divine.

Sapphires which are deep hues of blue symbolise inner peace and serenity, making it a stone that promotes tranquility. Often seen as a symbol of truth and sincerity, sapphires are a testament to trust and fidelity in relationships, which is why they are a popular choice for engagement rings.

Additionally, they’ve been worn as tokens of protection to ward off negative energies and envy.

Where do Sapphires Come From?

Sapphires can be found in various parts of the world, including Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Madagascar, and Australia.

The mining process can be arduous, often involving the extraction of sapphire-rich gravel from riverbeds or tunnels. These rough sapphires are then carefully sorted and cut to reveal their full splendour.

Sapphire mining has a rich history, with some of the world's most famous sapphires originating from places like Kashmir, known for its velvety blue gems, and Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), celebrated for its cornflower-blue sapphires.

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