September Birthstone - Sapphire - Birthstones for September born or Virgo

Sapphire has its root in several ancient languages. In Arabic it is called “safir”, again
the Latin “sapphires” meaning blue, and the Greek “sappheiros”--- which is also the
name of the Greek island Sappherine in the Arabian Sea where sapphires were
found in ample. For the ancient Persians sapphire is that eternal stone upon which
the earth rested and it’s the reflection from this stone that has colored the sky.

Australia , particularly New South Wales and Queensland , is the biggest source of
sapphire in the world. However, the best sapphires came from Burma , where they
are believed to have been mined possibly from prehistoric times. In India , Kashmir is
used to be another source of very fine sapphires, famous for its cornflower blue
stones. Sapphires are also found in Thailand , Sri Lanka and in certain parts of the
USA .

The lucky birthstone for those born in September is Sapphire. Believed to protect
the purity of the soul, this magical blue stone is the symbol of fortune, wisdom, virtue
and holiness since ancient times. It was worn by priests as protection from evil
thoughts and temptations. The royals valued sapphire as rings and brooches,
believing that it protect them from injuries and envy. As a gemstone, sapphire is
considered to be a perfect gift for the 5 th, 23 rd and 45 th wedding anniversary.

Like Ruby, September birthstone sapphire is also from the family of mineral
corundum. It comes in a spectrum of colors and shades except the red one, which is
ruby. Though sapphires are well known as being blue, but can be found in colorless
forms including white, orange-pink, golden, and even black. The most valued shade
of blue is the medium-deep cornflower blue. Whatever may be the color of sapphire,
but when it comes to gem trade there is no stopping of its popularity and interest.

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