Like most gemstones, sapphires should be stored separately to avoid scratching or being scratched. Sapphires are very tough gemstones that can handle daily wear, and their hardiness can withstand ultrasonic and steam cleaning. Natural gemstones are more likely to have imperfections and inclusions, so jewelers lab-create gemstones to guarantee consistent color and clarity. Lab-created gemstones are as real as gemstones found in nature, only they are grown in controlled spaces by specialists. Sapphires are known for their deep royal blue color, but this gemstone also exists in green, pink, yellow and white varieties.Īt Zales about half of our sapphires are lab-created. If the gemstone is red it is a ruby every other color is classified as a sapphire. September’s birthstone stands for royalty and romance.ĭid you know sapphires have a lot in common with July’s birthstone, ruby? Rubies and sapphires are the same in composition and are only separated by color. September is one of the most popular months to get married - and its birthstone, sapphire, is one of the most popular wedding gemstones.

September brings seasonal changes and ushers in the start of autumn.

Sapphire september birthstone