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What is the Birthstone for September?
Giving a piece of jewelry containing a birthstone gem will bring the wearer with good luck and protection. Monthly birthstones symbolize the month of birth according to the Gregorian Calendar. What is the Birth stone for September? The following old poem
provides the answer! And this page provides some information about the
meaning of the September gem stone, the color, symbolism and significance of
this lovely birth stone:
September Birthstone
poem - the Sapphire
"A maiden born
when autumn leaves
Are rustling in September's breeze,
A Sapphire on her brow should bind;
To bring her joy and peace of mind."
September Birthstone - Properties of the Sapphire
For those who were born in the month of September the Sapphire is the
traditional birthstone. The September birthstone poem reflects some of the
properties with which the Sapphire is associated - truth, sincerity and
constancy. The Traditional Metaphysical Properties for
the September Birthstone Sapphire are clairvoyance, insight and
interpretation. The healing properties of
the September birthstone are reputed to be effective for health problems
relating to lowering fevers and inflammation, hearing problems, cancer
and burns. The Sapphire is also
used to enhance the influences of Venus and and banish evil thoughts.
September Birthstone Zodiac
Sign
The twelve Zodiac signs are an astrological version
of birthstones in addition to the twelve calendar months. The September
birthstone of the Sapphire is considered to be the birthstone for
Virgo (The sign of the Virgin) and relate to those born between
August 23 - September 22. The Zodiac sign of Virgo also responds to
Carnelian,
Zircon, Sardonyx, Peridot and Agate
September Birthstone -
Where are Sapphires found?
The popular September Birthstone of the Sapphire is found in the following
countries:
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Sri Lanka, Thailand,
Cambodia, Burma, Kasmir, Australia, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, China
and the U.S.
September Birthstone - the Color of the Sapphire
The traditional color associated with the Sapphire is the deep blue color
and was strongly favored as a popular gem in jewelry. The
meaning of colors through the ages represented many aspects of life.
Social, religious, biblical and Christian symbolism were all reflected in the
color blue. The symbolic meaning of the color blue has a Biblical
meaning symbolizing heavenly grace. Sapphires can be found in a variety
of colors, not just different shades of blue, these include yellow, pink
and white. Sapphires with colors other than blue are generally referred
to as fancy sapphires. The distinctive blue of the sapphire is due to
minute amounts of oxide of iron and titanium in the stone.
Definition of the
Sapphire, the September Birthstone
Definition of Sapphire, the September birth stone: The word Sapphire is derived
from the Greek word "sappheiros" which means "precious
stone". Sapphires are the blue transparent variety of corundum,
highly prized as a gem. The Sapphire
is a member of the Corundum (aluminum oxide) family. Crystal structure
of the Sapphire, the September birthstone, is hexagonal (trigonal),
dipyramidal. One of the four precious gemstones. The other three are
diamonds, rubies, and emeralds.
September Birth stone - the History of the Sapphire
For those who were born in the month of September the Sapphire is the
traditional birthstone. The history, myths, legends and folklore
surrounding the magical properties of different birthstones have been
handed down through the ages and from different civilisations. This
subject has been documented separately in the History of Birthstones section
which can be accessed by the link at the top of the page.
September Gemstone
poem - the Sapphire
"A maiden born
when autumn leaves
Are rustling in September's breeze,
A Sapphire on her brow should bind;
To bring her joy and peace of mind."
September - Birth Stone -
Gemstone - Birthday - Zodiac - Sign - Date - Month - Gemstone -
Gem - Chart - Color - Facts Information
Guide - Zodiac - History - Symbolism -
Significance - Birth - Stone - September
Birthstones &
Jewelry Insurance
Your home insurance policy may not fully cover you for birthstone
jewelry insurance, engagement ring insurance or wedding ring insurance.
Your home insurance policy probably covers jewelry theft, but not loss
that occurs for other reasons. A typical home insurance policy will only
usually pay a maximum of $1,000 for jewelry theft. Obtain a Jewelry
Insurance quote from the Chubb group of jewelry insurance.
September
Birthstone
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