September Birthstone: Sapphire
"Sapphire" is derived from the Greek word sappheiros, and blue sapphire is one of the most popular colored gemstones.
Sapphires have long been considered a symbol of royalty and romance, and are also considered by some to be a symbol of loyalty and soul.
The September birthstone has always been regarded as a symbol of sincerity, truth, faith and nobility. Here are 5 of our favorite facts about Sapphire:
For centuries, sapphires have been used to adorn the ceremonial robes of royalty and the clergy. The elites of ancient Greece and Rome believed that blue sapphires could protect their owners from jealousy and harm.
Medieval priests wore sapphires because sapphires symbolized heaven.
The ancient Persians believed that the earth actually existed on a huge sapphire, which was why there was a blue sky.
Sapphire, the September birthstone, is also believed to have healing properties. Medieval Europeans believed sapphires could cure boils, plagues and eye diseases, and the sapphire birthstone also had detoxifying properties.
In addition to being the birthstone for September, sapphire is also the stone for 5th and 45th wedding anniversaries.
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