September Birthstones

faceted blue sapphire

Sapphire is a birthstone of September. In the Middle Ages the gem was believed to protect those close to you from harm and also represented loyalty and trust. Sapphire is said to help focus the mind, encourage self-discipline and channel higher powers Sapphires are hard stones – measuring 9 on the Mohs scale – perfect…

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Sapphire is September’s Birthstone

September’s birthstone is the sapphire.  There are also 12 different stones listed for the zodiac signs of Virgo and Libra which may also be considered as alternative September birthstones.  When I hear “sapphire,” I think of the royal blue variety.   Blue is the most popular color and the color (and depth of color) is…

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