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SEPTEMBER BIRTHSTONE
SAPPHIRE
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Sapphire, September’s is a variety of the gem species corundum and occurs in all colors of the rainbow. Pink, purple, green, orange, or yellow corundum are known by their color (pink sapphire, green sapphire, etc). Ruby is the red variety of corundum. Sapphire is the hardest substance after diamond and often used in industries as an abrasive.
This gem is associated with dignity, loyalty, serenity, faith, purity and wisdom. The sapphire has been popular since the Middle Ages and, according to folklore, will protect your loved ones from envy and harm. Medieval clergy wore these gems to symbolize heaven, while commoners thought the gem attracted heavenly blessings.
In olden times, it was common for warriors to gift their wives a necklace made of sapphire to ensure their fidelity. It was believed that the color of this gem would darken if worn by an unfaithful or unworthy person.
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