S is for September....and Sapphire

September is the month to remember the beautiful blue of Sapphire, the stone of loyalty and fidelity. Sapphire has long symbolized truth, sincerity and faithfulness. As a result of its symbolism, Sapphires are often a popular choice for engagement or promise rings. Even Prince Charles chose a Sapphire engagement ring for Princess Diana. The image below is of a five year anniversary gift commissioned from Bohemian Butterfly. The ring features five hand selected Sapphires set onto a custom designed Sterling Silver ring band.

These stones come in a range of yellows, pinks, and greens, as well as the better known blue variety. The deep blue "heavenly" Sapphires were, and to some extent still are, deemed holy: popes, cardinals and bishops have worn them since the Middle Ages.

According to tradition Moses was given the ten commandments on tablets of Sapphire, making it the most sacred gemstone. As Sapphires were thought to represent divine favor they were the gemstone of choice for Kings and high priests. The Persians even thought the earth rested on a giant Sapphire and that the blue of the heavens was its reflection.

Sapphires are without a doubt beautiful stones. They are ever popular and heavily symbolic.

Next month...Opals for October!!