September Birthstone - Sapphire - Birthstones for September born or Virgo

Sapphire has its root in several ancient languages. In Arabic it is called “safir”, again the Latin “sapphires” meaning blue, and the
Greek “sappheiros”--- which is also the name of the Greek island Sappherine in the Arabian Sea where sapphires were found in
ample. For the ancient Persians sapphire is that eternal stone upon which the earth rested and it’s the reflection from this stone that
has colored the sky.

Australia , particularly New South Wales and Queensland , is the
biggest source of sapphire in the world. However, the best sapphires
came from Burma , where they are believed to have been mined
possibly from prehistoric times. In India , Kashmir is used to be
another source of very fine sapphires, famous for its cornflower blue
stones. Sapphires are also found in Thailand , Sri Lanka and in
certain parts of the US .

The lucky birthstone for those born in September is Sapphire. Believed to protect the purity of the soul, this magical blue stone is
the symbol of fortune, wisdom, virtue and holiness since ancient times. It was worn by priests as protection from evil thoughts and
temptations. The royals valued sapphire as rings and brooches, believing that it protect them from injuries and envy. As a gemstone,
sapphire is considered to be a perfect gift for the 5 th, 23 rd and 45 th wedding anniversary.

Like Ruby, September birthstone sapphire is also from the family of
mineral corundum. It comes in a spectrum of colors and shades
except the red one, which is ruby. Though sapphires are well known
as being blue, but can be found in colorless forms including white,
orange-pink, golden, and even black. The most valued shade of blue
is the medium-deep cornflower blue. Whatever may be the color of
sapphire, but when it comes to gem trade there is no stopping of its
popularity and interest.

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