September Birthstone: Sapphire « Skeie's Jewelers | Blog

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Below, we offer a short guide to sapphires and a few suggestions for sapphire gifts anyone born in September is sure to love. The traditional birthstone of September — the sapphire — has a cool blue tone reminiscent of summer waters, and a brilliant intensity fit for fall. Sapphires are a gemstone variety of the mineral corundum, and their color depends upon the trace amounts of other elements they contain, such as iron, titanium or chromium. For this reason, sapphires are not only used in jewelry, but they are also used in scientific instruments, wristwatch crystals, and in optical components and electronics. As a gemstone used for jewelry, sapphires are an excellent choice because they are not prone to chipping and damage, and they maintain their brilliance over time. No matter what color, a good-quality sapphire has vivid hues, consistent tone and vibrant intensity....

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