Sapphire: meaning, Symbolism & Jewelry Guide for September Birthdays

Sapphire, with its mesmerizing deep-blue hue, has enchanted royalty, mystics, and gemstone lovers for centuries. Known as the birthstone of September, sapphire is more than just a beautiful gem—it carries a rich history, meaningful symbolism, and timeless appeal. In this guide, we’ll explore what makes sapphire so beloved—from its origins and varieties to how you can style and care for it in your everyday jewelry collection.

What Is Sapphire?

Sapphire is a variety of the mineral corundum and is second only to diamond in hardness, ranking a 9 on the Mohs scale. While its most iconic color is a velvety royal blue, sapphires actually come in a wide spectrum of hues—including pink, yellow, green, white, and even peach. Fun Fact: When corundum appears red, it’s classified as a ruby!

Sapphire as a Birthstone

Sapphire is the official birthstone for September, making it a meaningful and personal gift for those born in this month. It’s also traditionally given for:

• 5th and 45th wedding anniversaries
• New beginnings, career transitions, or spiritual milestones
• "Something blue" in bridal traditions

In zodiac terms, sapphire resonates with Virgo and Libra energies—promoting harmony, clarity, and truth.

Symbolism & Meaning of Sapphire

Throughout history, sapphire has symbolized:

• Wisdom and insight
• Protection from harm and deceit
• Inner peace and spiritual awakening
• Loyalty and faithfulness (popular in engagement rings)

In ancient Persia, it was believed the earth rested on a giant sapphire, and its reflection made the sky blue. In medieval times, clergy wore sapphires to symbolize heaven.

Sapphire in Everyday Jewelry

At Lolabean, we adore sapphire for its rich meaning and stunning versatility. It pairs effortlessly with minimalist designs and elegant gold-filled, sterling silver, or rose gold chains. Popular sapphire jewelry styles include:

• Dainty sapphire bar bracelets
• Sapphire Stud Earrings
• Personalized sapphire birthstone layering pieces
• Sapphire + pearl or moonstone combinations

Sapphire’s durability makes it a great option for everyday wear—including bracelets and rings.

Gifting Sapphire Jewelry

Sapphire jewelry makes a thoughtful gift for:

• September birthdays
• Graduations and life milestones
• Bridesmaids (especially when each gets their birthstone!)
• New moms, anniversaries, or meaningful personal celebrations

Bonus: With sapphire’s timeless elegance, these gifts can be worn every day—layered or alone.

Our Handmade Sapphire Favorites

At Lolabean, we handcraft each sapphire piece with love in New York. Our dainty, wire-wrapped styles bring out the natural beauty of the gemstone, while keeping your look effortless and refined.

• Available in 14k gold-filled, sterling silver, and rose gold-filled
• Gift-ready packaging with free shipping
• Shop the full sapphire collection here: lolabean.com/collections/sapphire

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