September Birthstone Sapphire: Blue Color & Autumn Styling

Sapphire, a September Birthstone

Sapphire is known for its deep blue color and its long history in jewelry, including engagement rings and royal collections. As a September birthstone, it can add a personal connection to a birthday gift.

What Is Sapphire?

Sapphire is a variety of corundum with a Mohs hardness of 9. It is a hard gemstone, although finished jewelry should still be handled with care.

Sapphire sources include Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Myanmar, and Kashmir. Color and clarity vary between individual stones.

While blue is the best-known color, sapphires also occur in pink, yellow, white, and green. Colored varieties other than blue are often called fancy sapphires.

Color and Styling

Royal blue creates a classic accent for tailored outfits and dresses. A paler cornflower blue can also work with casual looks and autumn clothing.

Pairing Blue with Autumn Colors

Brown, khaki, burgundy, and other autumn tones provide a contrast to sapphire blue.

• Navy knitwear and sapphire earrings create a coordinated blue palette.
• A terracotta dress and a sapphire bracelet offer a warm-and-cool contrast.
• An all-black outfit and a sapphire ring let the color stand out.

A September Birthday Gift

Choose a design and shade that suit the recipient's usual wardrobe. The birthstone connection adds a thoughtful link to their birthday.

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