Ok, we may be a little biased here. Full disclosure. Rachel and I are both September babies!! We love sapphires. But what's not to love?
First, they aren't just deep rich vibrant blue.
Second, they are the 2nd hardest stone on the Mohs scale, scoring a 9. Diamonds being a 10. this makes them great for everyday wear.
Third, they are the zodiac stone for Capricorn, the anniversary stone for the 5th and 45th year anniversaries AND is the same is the same mineral as Ruby, Corundum, but is only classified as a Ruby when it is Red. All other colors are classified as Sapphire.
Historically, Sapphire is seen as a symbol of faithfulness, wisdom, royalty, and divine favor. Ancient Persians believed that the sky was painted blue by the reflection of Sapphire stones, and medieval clergy wore Sapphire to symbolize heaven. Romance has also been associated with Sapphire, particularly after King Charles proposed to Princess Diana in 1981 with a stunning Blue Sapphire engagement ring.
However, each color carries its own symbolism, making Sapphire a versatile and meaningful gemstone. For example, Yellow Sapphire is believed to attract wealth, while Pink Sapphire symbolizes love and compassion.Additionally, Sapphire is known for its protective properties and is thought to guard against envy and harm.
The most popular and often the most valuable Sapphires exhibit a deep, vibrant blue hue. However, the variety of Sapphire is exhibited in the many colors of the rainbow it can show, including pink, yellow, green, purple, champagne, and more. Sapphire comes in a variety of sizes and cuts, so it’s perfect for any creative design.
Along with the stunning color options, rare Sapphires may possess asterism — a fascinating star-like phenomenon in some cabochon stones. There are also some Sapphires that show color-changing abilities, such as blue to violet, in certain lighting scenarios.
Padparadscha Sapphire: A Rare orange-pink variety of corundum. It owes its colour to both iron and chromium inclusions. This is the rarest color of Sapphire.