September - Sapphire
From the 15th century to the early 20th century, Sapphire (along with diamond) was the birthstone for April. In 1912, an association of jewelers in the United States adopted a list of birthstones and made a few changes that included moving Sapphire to become the birthstone for September
ANNIVERSARY
In the United States, Sapphire has been the traditional and modern gift to commemorate a 45th wedding anniversary
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​ATTRIBUTES:
Wisdom, Prosperity
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​HISTORY:
It wasn't until the Middle Ages that the word "sapphire" was used to describe the sapphire we know today. Before then, going back to antiquity, sapphire (from the Greek word for blue) was used to refer to lapis lazuli, another blue gemstone. Sapphire is associated with Abraham in the Judeo-Christian tradition and was one of the twelve precious stones incorporated into the breastplate of the High Priest of Israel.
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​GEOLOGICAL PROPERTIES:
Sapphire is mined from alluvial or weathering deposits, rarely from primary rock. It is mined primarily in the United States, Australia, China, Thailand, India, Kenya, and Nigeria, with Sri Lanka being one of the richest sources dating back to antiquity. Sapphires and rubies are closely related, having corundum as their base mineral. The iron pigment in the corundum makes sapphire blue, while the chromium element in rubies makes them red. Corundum gemstones are the second hardest of the most precious of gemstones (diamond, sapphire, ruby, and emerald). Sapphire actually has a range of colors, from blue to yellow to green to orange-pink. Colorless sapphires are occasionally used as a substitute for diamonds in jewelry. Sapphires look best under natural light; under incandescent lighting, they tend to look dull and unsaturated.
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​METAPHYSICAL PROPERTIES:
From antiquity, gemstones have been thought to possess mysterious powers. Sapphire is said to be the wisdom stone, stimulating concentration, enhancing creativity, and promoting purity and depth of thought. It is believed to focus and calm the mind as well as remove unwanted thoughts, depression, and mental tension. It is known as the stone of new love and commitment and is claimed to be useful in encouraging faithfulness and loyalty. The Sapphire is thought to bring peace of mind, serenity, and prosperity. Because of its blue color, it is associated with the throat and brow chakras where energy imbalances are said to cause sore throats, headaches, and nightmares.
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​Note: All properties listed have been collected from various sources. This information is not meant to treat medical conditions. You should always follow the advice of medical professionals per their diagnoses. Tracey’s Treasures LLC does not guarantee the validity of any of the information collected.