Popular since the Middle Ages, blue sapphire, the September birthstone, is thought to represent inner peace and meditation. It is also believed to aid in creative pursuits.

The most prized color is the velvety blue from the Kashmir valley in Northern India, although production in this location has become limited. Nowadays, the gemstone in your sapphire ring is more likely to originate from Sri Lanka, Australia, or Madagascar. Found also in a variety of shades of pure blue, as well as very light to very dark violetish or greenish blue, a sapphire ring is a welcome addition to any jewelry wardrobe.

A classic sapphire ring lends an air of sophistication to the woman who wears it — whether she is in the boardroom or relaxing with friends on the weekend. And, as sapphire measures 9 on the Mohs hardness scale (second only to diamond), a sapphire ring is suitable for daily wear.

With sapphires, as with all jewelry and gemstones, consult your jeweler to ensure that your ring stays gorgeous for a long time.

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by Jacq