The best September birthstone jewellery
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The best September birthstone jewellery
With their royal blue colour, sapphires have been considered a symbol of divine grace, noble truth and heavenly protection since ancient times (indeed, their name is derived from the Greek sappheiros, meaning ‘blue stone’). Small wonder then, they hold a prominent place in the British Royal collection.
The Imperial State Crown, for example, features St Edward’s Sapphire in its top cross, an octagonal stone reputedly taken from Edward the Confessor’s ring in 1163, as well as the the 104-carat Stuart Sapphire set into its back.
Sapphires are also famously durable and long-lasting (they are the second-hardest gemstone after diamonds) and perhaps for this reason are a popular choice for tokens of love and engagement rings. Prince Albert gave Queen Victoria a sapphire brooch on the eve of their wedding in 1840 (it is still worn by our current Queen), and the Duchess of Cambridge’s engagement ring includes a 12-carat sapphire re-set from Princess Diana’s engagement ring, which was given to her by Prince Charles in 1981.
It’s not all about the blues, though. Sapphires can be found in a rainbow of shades (save for red, as red sapphires are actually rubies), from palest aqua to yellow, orange, pink, purple and even black.Whichever colour you’re drawn to, they make a truly special birthday gift for a loved one (or for yourself). Here are the prettiest sapphires to select from…
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Jessica McCormack
Allow Jessica McCormack’s sapphire Hex ring to cast a glittering spell on you...
Sapphire ring, price on request, Jessica McCormack
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Tiffany & Co.
Looking for a more colourful engagement ring? A deep, velvety blue sapphire makes a beautiful alternative to a classic white diamond.
Platinum, sapphire and white diamond ring, £7,200, Tiffany & Co.
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David Morris
This unusual open ring design allows delicate sapphire and white diamond blossoms to bloom between your fingers.
Sapphire, diamond and white gold ring, £7,500, David Morris
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Kismet by Milka
Keep the evil eye at bay with Kismet's dainty sapphire stud earring.
Gold and sapphire earring (sold singly), £175, Kismet by Milka at The Alkemistry
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Harwell Godfrey
California-based Harwell Godfrey’s jewellery is always rich in symbolism. This rainbow-hued sapphire ring includes a subtle compass motif, designed as a reminder to forge your own path.
Yellow gold and multi-coloured sapphire ring, about £1,952, Harwell Godfrey
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Dior
Sometimes roses do have thorns. Dior’s, happily, are cast in sleek white gold and come adorned with a tiny bejewelled rose, replete with pink sapphire stamens.
White gold, diamond, pink sapphire and tsavorite ring, £7,100, Dior Joaillerie
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Polly Wales
Spirals of multi-coloured sapphires make this gold necklace the most brilliant way to wear a rainbow.
Gold and coloured sapphire necklace, £4,075, Polly Wales at Liberty London
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Theo Fennell
With three twinkling sapphires set into a crescent moon and backed by a line of white diamonds, Theo Fennell’s delicate ring takes its inspiration from the night sky.
White gold, sapphire and diamond ring, £800, Theo Fennell
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Theodora Warre
Theodora Warre’s delicate hoops are ideal for a touch of everyday sparkle.
Gold-plated silver hoops with sapphires and multi-coloured gemstones, £240, Theodora Warre
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Meadowlark
Designed to be worn layered up with your favourite talismans, this charming gold pendant depicts a bolt of lightning for strength and is ringed with pavé-set sapphires.
Yellow gold, diamond and sapphire amulet, £1,085, Meadowlark
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Kavant & Sharart
The Bangkok-based designers Nuttapon Yongkiettakul and Shar-Linn Liew blend their twin passions (Art Deco lines and the organic shapes of the natural world) into wearable pieces of art. This asymmetric ‘wave’ ring is definitely one of a kind.
Brushed yellow gold and sapphire ring, £4,350, Kavant & Sharart at Broken English Jewellery
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Buccellati
Intricately textured metal work is a hallmark of the Italian house of Buccellati. These sweet gardenia earrings have delicate petals rendered in silver and pink sapphires in their centres.
Silver and pink sapphire earrings, £520, Buccellati
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Van Cleef & Arpels
No one creates jewellery inspired by nature quite like Van Cleef & Arpels. This shimmering sapphire and diamond bracelet is the house’s bejewelled ode to a posy of wildflowers.
White gold, sapphire and diamond bracelet, price on request, Van Cleef & Arpels
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Harry Winston
Yellow sapphires bring a dash of sunshine to Harry Winston’s signature diamond loop earrings.
Platinum, sapphire and diamond earrings, price on request, Harry Winston
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Patcharavipa
Blackened gold and the midnight glint of dark blue sapphires give these wearable hoops a rock ’n’ roll edge.
Black gold and sapphire hoops, £3,600, Patcharavipa
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Celebrate in style with the prettiest sapphires
