September Birthstone | Sapphire

September’s birthstone is the sapphire, a precious gem of wisdom, loyalty, trust and nobility. This stone is said to focus the mind, encourage self-discipline and channel higher powers. In the Middle Ages the gem was believed to protect those close to you from harm.
Sapphires are a form of corundum, the second-hardest mineral. The most common colour of sapphire is blue. It is most desired in it’s rich blue colour but it is also found in a rainbow of colours including pink, yellow and green. So this fabulous gem gives September born babies many colour options when choosing the shade of sapphire they love the best.