Sapphire
Adorn your loved one with the September birthstone, sapphire, which according to lore will protect her from envy and harm.
Sapphires have had a powerful affect since the Middle Ages. The clergy wore sapphires to symbolize Heaven, while commoners thought the gem attracted heavenly blessings. Blue sapphires range from very light to very dark greenish or violetish blue, as well as various shades of pure blue. The most prized colors would be a medium to medium dark blue or slightly violetish blue.
Sapphire is a variety of the gem species, corundum, and not only occurs in blue, but in all colors of the rainbow. Pink, purple, green, orange or yellow sapphires are known as fancy-colored sapphires. But, when they are red, they are known as rubies. For the customer that wants something out of the ordinary, a fancy-color sapphire creates excitement in every color.
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