September - Sapphire Crushed (genuine)

Color: Blue, Yellow, Pink, Purple, Orange, or Greenish

Meaning: Truth

Sapphire symbolizes clear thinking, wisdom, prosperity and beauty.

Sapphire is a precious stone and part of the corundum family. They come in a variety of colors (except red which is a ruby) but are typically blue. Because of its hardness, sapphire also has industrial uses, like infrared optical components, watches and circuits. The Apple Watch Series 3 features lab-created sapphire crystal in its screen to make it more scratch-resistant. The cost of natural sapphires varies depending on their color, clarity, size, cut, and quality. Heat treatment is very common and those that are completely untreated are worth far more than those that have been treated. Sapphires are mined all over the world and geographical origin has a major impact on price. Since the Middle Ages many people have given tribute to the sapphire for both medical and spiritual healing properties. It is a popular option for engagement rings since Princess Diana’s proposal ring in 1981. It is said that sapphire is a symbol of loyalty and integrity. It protects the wearer from envy or harm, and gives the wearer useful foresight into the future.

It is also a present for the 5^th, 45^th & 70^th wedding anniversary.