Here’s what to know about this beautiful birthstone, according to crystal experts.
The meaning behind birthstones.
Today, birthstones are popular gifts for everything from birthdays to holidays to anniversaries and more.
The September birthstone: sapphire.
The birthstone for September is none other than sapphire, known for its rich color and gorgeous glimmer.
They have a hexagonal crystal structure and are very, very hard.
(The wordsapphireactually comes from the Latinsaphirusand the Greeksapherios, which both mean “blue.")
Meanings & symbolism of sapphires.
Along with wisdom, Askinosie notes that the sapphire also represents serenity, spiritual truth, and mental clarity.
And it’s worth noting that different-colored sapphires have some distinctions in their meaning.
Pink sapphires can help to fire up the heart, and black sapphires are associated with protection.
The takeaway.
September babies, consider yourself lucky!
