September Birthstone

Birthstone

Sapphire

Sapphire's name derives from Latin 'sapphirus' meaning blue, called 'blue gem' in Japanese. A variety of corundum like ruby, with Mohs hardness of 9, second only to diamond. One of the four precious gems alongside diamond, emerald, and ruby. In ancient Greece and Rome, it was considered a sacred stone symbolizing heaven, used in rings worn by clergy. Also called the 'stone of saints,' treasured as a gem representing wisdom and truth.

Features

Exceptional durability with Mohs hardness of 9, second only to diamond
Wide range of blue tones from deep blue to light blue
Beautiful optical phenomenon of star sapphire showing asterism
Diverse colors including pink, yellow, white beyond blue

Personality

Dignified and calm personality stone giving wisdom and insight to the owner
Sincere and benevolent nature with power to guide people
Enhances concentration and intuition, granting power to discern truth

Symbolic Meaning

Testament to sincerity and honest heart
Symbol of benevolence and compassion
Embodiment of virtue and dignity
Source of truth and wisdom

Reason for Selection

Chosen as its deep blue harmonizes with autumn's clear sky color, expressing September's refreshing seasonal feeling
Selected as a stone symbolizing wisdom and insight suitable for 'autumn of learning'
Chosen from its history as the guardian stone of Virgo, September's zodiac sign, since ancient times

Protection & Effects

Protects from harm and jealousy, bringing peace
Guards the mind from mental confusion and uncertainty
Protects pure heart from evil thoughts and malice
Guards against wrong judgment and decisions, guiding to the right path

Trials & Growth

Trial of fulfilling heavy responsibilities that come with power and position
Trial of balancing personal emotions with fair judgment
Trial of utilizing knowledge as practical wisdom

Gallery

Sapphireのギャラリー画像0 — Star sapphire cabochon showing perfect six-rayed asterism against deep blue background, celestial phenomenon captured in stone

Sapphireのギャラリー画像1 — Royal blue sapphire in ancient clergy ring setting, sacred stone symbolizing divine wisdom and heavenly connection

Sapphireのギャラリー画像2 — Kashmir sapphire with velvety cornflower blue color, legendary gem showing finest saturation and silk inclusions

Sapphireのギャラリー画像3 — Padparadscha sapphire showing rare pink-orange color, lotus blossom hues in precious corundum crystal

Sapphireのギャラリー画像4 — Medieval cathedral treasury with sapphire-adorned religious artifacts, blue gems representing spiritual truth

Sapphireのギャラリー画像5 — September birthstone sapphire tiara with graduated blue stones, autumn sky captured in noble gemstone arrangement

Kunzite

Kunzite is a relatively new gem discovered in California in 1902, named after gemologist George Frederick Kunz. Newly added to September in the December 2021 birthstone revision. A variety of spodumene mineral, characterized by beautiful lilac-pink to pale purple colors. Shows pleochroism with color changes from different angles and phosphorescence, hence called 'evening gem.' With Mohs hardness 6.5-7, it's relatively soft and requires careful handling.