Collection: September Birthstone: Sapphire

Sapphire is traditionally tied to wisdom, loyalty, and inner calm. Its deep blue color reflects trust, intelligence, and spiritual grounding—making it a powerful choice for personal or symbolic jewelry.

No. While blue is the most recognized color, sapphires come in a range of colors, including pink, yellow, green, and a rare orange-pink variety called padparadscha. These color variations are due to trace elements like iron, titanium, and chromium present in the corundum mineral. Padparadscha sapphires are particularly rare and highly sought after for their sunset-like hue. White sapphires are another natural variation—colorless and often chosen for their soft brilliance and subtle beauty, especially as an alternative to diamonds.

Yes. Sapphire is known for its exceptional hardness, ranking 9 on the Mohs scale—second only to diamond / moissanite. This makes it an ideal choice for everyday jewelry, such as engagement rings and wedding bands, as it is highly resistant to scratching and wear.

Sapphire and ruby are both formed from the mineral corundum. When corundum is red due to the presence of chromium, it’s classified as ruby. All other colors, such as blue, pink, yellow, and green, are considered sapphires. Some sapphires also display a star-like effect called asterism, which appears when light reflects off fine inclusions inside the stone.

Lab-created sapphires have the same chemical structure as natural sapphires but are grown in controlled environments. While both types are visually similar, natural sapphires often contain slight inclusions, which can be seen under magnification. Lab-created sapphires are typically clearer and may have fewer or no inclusions. Certified gemstones provide the most reliable way to confirm whether a sapphire is natural or lab-grown.