Sapphire, the birthstone of September, is most desired in its pure, rich blue colour but is available in almost every colour including pink, yellow and green. In the Middle Ages the gem was believed to protect those close to you from harm and also represented loyalty and trust.
Sapphires are among the most durable naturally occurring elements in the world. Gemstones are rated on their ability to withstand scratching based on a system called the Mohs Scale of Hardness, and sapphires score a 9 out of 10. The only natural item stronger a sapphire is a diamond. The durability of sapphires makes them an excellent choice for jewellery that you plan to wear every day, for the modern robust life style .
The popularity of sapphire stretches through the ages and was often favoured by royalty, from Helen of Troy, The Queen of Sheba, Catherine the Great, Josephine and of course Lady Diana, to name but a few. The Haywards designers can talk you through all the different colours, shapes, cuts and qualities; offering you a complete range and choice of sapphires.
Whether you want a hot pink or dazzling deep blue of the ocean, the Haywards design process can guarantee a superb piece of jewellery, where your taste and style can be fully encompassed for that very personal present.
Sapphire, really compliments diamonds well and looks stunning in rings, necklaces, pendants and earrings; the choice is superb. Consider giving a sapphire birthstone piece for a September birthday, where you have chosen the sapphire and designed the jewellery.
Haywards, jewellery for love and life. View more sapphire jewellery crafted by Haywards in our gemstone rings and fine jewellery collections.
Belief in birthstones and the qualities and characteristics which they bring the wearer, such as wisdom, courage and good health, has been renowned across the world since ancient times and it is a concept which is still popular today. At Haywards we believe birthstones can add colour, character and meaning to a piece, but which …
The Meaning and History of Sapphire. The sapphire is the birthstone for the month of September. The name sapphire is derived from the Latin word ““saphirus” and the Greek word “sapheiros,” both meaning blue. Some also believe that the name sapphire is derived from its association with the planet Saturn. Sapphire is a precious gemstone, a variety of the mineral corundum. It …
Have you heard of chrysoberyl, enstatite or kornerupine? They’re only a few of over a hundred different types of gemstones. Gemstones range wide in their place of origin, their colour and when they were first used in jewellery. Some gemstones such as lapis lazuli have been used for thousands of years, others have only been …
Birthstones have captivated people for centuries due to their colours, characteristics and the legends surrounding them. The month of October has two birthstones: opal and tourmaline. Both of these stones appeal to the tastes of many because of their striking and wide-ranging colour combinations. Why not choose a birthstone significant to you and create a …
Sapphire- September’s Dazzling Birthstone
Sapphire, the birthstone of September, is most desired in its pure, rich blue colour but is available in almost every colour including pink, yellow and green. In the Middle Ages the gem was believed to protect those close to you from harm and also represented loyalty and trust.
Sapphires are among the most durable naturally occurring elements in the world. Gemstones are rated on their ability to withstand scratching based on a system called the Mohs Scale of Hardness, and sapphires score a 9 out of 10. The only natural item stronger a sapphire is a diamond. The durability of sapphires makes them an excellent choice for jewellery that you plan to wear every day, for the modern robust life style .
The popularity of sapphire stretches through the ages and was often favoured by royalty, from Helen of Troy, The Queen of Sheba, Catherine the Great, Josephine and of course Lady Diana, to name but a few. The Haywards designers can talk you through all the different colours, shapes, cuts and qualities; offering you a complete range and choice of sapphires.
Whether you want a hot pink or dazzling deep blue of the ocean, the Haywards design process can guarantee a superb piece of jewellery, where your taste and style can be fully encompassed for that very personal present.
Sapphire, really compliments diamonds well and looks stunning in rings, necklaces, pendants and earrings; the choice is superb. Consider giving a sapphire birthstone piece for a September birthday, where you have chosen the sapphire and designed the jewellery.
Haywards, jewellery for love and life. View more sapphire jewellery crafted by Haywards in our gemstone rings and fine jewellery collections.
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