September | Sapphire

Sapphire is the birthstone for September. It is most desired in its pure rich blue colour, but it is also found in a diversity of colours, including many shades of blue, violet, pink, white, green, black, yellow and orange. It is the gem designated as a gift for a 45th wedding anniversary.

The durability of sapphires also makes them an excellent choice for engagement rings and for pieces of jewellery to wear every day. Sapphires get their colors from trace elements in the mineral corundum. They are found in many places throughout the world such as Australia, Tanzania, Malawi, Madagascar, Sri Lanka,Thailand, Cambodia, the United States, and more. Today, the world’s most abundant source of sapphire is in Australia.

Deep blue sapphires have long been associated with royalty and were often worn by medieval kings, some of whom believed that the gemstones would protect them from their enemies.

Metaphysical and healing properties

Sapphire is known as the "wisdom stone" with each colour bringing its own personal wisdom, assisting in times of change, giving clarity and helping you reach your dreams.

Each sapphire colour is associated with their own individual chakra and healing properties.

The crystal healing properties of sapphires are spiritual, physical and mental, they are believed to bring protection, good fortune and spiritual insight, releasing mental tension and unwanted thoughts.

This beautiful gemstone restores balance within the body and encourages all healing processes through a mental decision to get well, aligning the physical, mental and spiritual planes, bringing serenity and peace of mind.