September Birthstone: Sapphire
The September birthstone is sapphire, corundum in every colour except red. Blue is the classic September…
The September birthstone is sapphire, corundum in every colour except red. Blue is the classic September colour, and sapphire is 9 on the Mohs scale, durable enough for daily wear.
Sapphires also come in pink, yellow, orange and purple. Sapphire is the traditional 45th anniversary gem. In Jyotish, blue sapphire (neelam) is traditionally associated with Saturn and yellow sapphire (pukhraj) with Jupiter.
For September birthstone jewelry we offer sapphire stud earrings in solid 18K gold (blue halo, pink, yellow and orange heart halo, spike ball and teen studs), blue and pink sapphire heart bracelets in 925 sterling silver, the Virgo zodiac necklace, and natural loose sapphires: AGL and GIA certified blues, unheated Ceylon stones, yellow pukhraj and 1930s vintage cuts.
Frequently asked questions
What colour is the September birthstone?
Blue is traditional, from light cornflower to deep royal blue. Pink, yellow and other sapphires are the same gem.
Is sapphire good for everyday earrings?
Yes. At 9 on the Mohs scale, sapphire handles daily wear in studs, bracelets and rings.
Are your sapphires natural?
Yes, all natural and mined. Most have standard heat unless the listing says unheated; one cabochon pair is glass filled and labelled so.
Every piece ships free and insured from Toronto, with 30-day returns and exchanges.
See all birthstones by month, or browse sapphire earrings and loose sapphires.