September birthdays are a blessing – the beginning of Fall allows for the perfect weather for a birthday garden party and a great time for accessorizing for the season. Whether she’s a detail-oriented Virgo or a romantic Libra, probably the best part of having a September birthday is that deep blue birthstone we all know and love – the blue sapphire. Sapphires have been beloved over the ages for their color and durability, causing many cultures to use them as spiritual stones. In the Middle Ages, blue sapphire was even thought to have medicinal applications. Sapphires were prescribed to lessen the patient’s melancholy as well as eye problems. Probably equipped with this medieval wisdom, Mary, Queen of Scots wore her very own medicinal sapphire around her neck as a pendant to rub on her eye irritation. Talk about a sight for sore eyes.
The azure hue found in blue sapphires can vary from an almost violet, highly saturated ultramarine all the way to a clear sky blue, depending on where the gem formed and the environments’ iron and titanium saturation. This variance in color only adds to the appeal for jewelers. Sapphires can be key elements in a dark, moody piece of jewelry with a highly saturated blue, or their lighter variations can be incorporated into a bright and sunny yellow gold piece. It’s hard to go wrong when choosing the next sapphire birthstone luxury jewelry addition to the collection, but having a little guidance along the way never hurts. We have compiled some of the most breathtaking sapphire birthstone designs that Deutsch Fine Jewelers has to offer.
Diamond Sapphire Dream
She’s an instant classic. The Two Bezel Diamond and Blue Sapphire Thin Band by Deutsch Signature Collection is elegant enough for any event and dainty enough to be an everyday favorite. Reminiscent of two orbiting planets, this gorgeous sapphire and diamond birthstone ring is a heavenly addition to a luxury jewelry collection. The shining yellow gold band holds two asymmetrical bezels, one hosting a round-cut sapphire gemstone, and in the other sits a slightly smaller brilliant round diamond. Distinguished yet feminine, this thin sapphire band is the best of both worlds and the perfect birthday gift for a discerning September Virgo or Libra.
Only Eyes For You
Meira T is at it again with interesting designs and thoughtful gemstone placement. This time, they are here for the perfect sapphire birthstone necklace. The Sapphire and Diamond Evil Eye Necklace by Meira T is not only a gorgeous display of sapphire, diamond, and yellow gold, but is also designed after an ancient ward against evil curses. The Evil Eye charm is a well-known spiritual ward in a great number of cultures and religions around the World. The charm is said to ward off evil intent, but it’s also a stylish addition to any autumnal outfit. The pendant of the necklace consists of an eye of pure gold but with diamond pavés serving as the outline and iris. The pupil is a single, round, deep blue sapphire. In typical Meira T fashion, the design doesn’t end there. The gold chain is lined with four bezel white diamonds on one side, giving an asymmetrical flourish to the piece.
Platinum and Diamond and Sapphire, Oh My.
If she’s gotta have it all, this is the one she’s gotta have. Take a second just to breathe in the pure opulence of this gorgeous Sapphire and Diamond Hexagonal Halo Ring by John Apel. With a 2.19 carat sapphire center, surrounded by a hexagonal halo of pure white diamond, this ring is the cremé de la cremé of sapphire birthstone jewelry. To top it all off, these decadent gemstones are set in platinum – the strongest and rarest metal in the jewelry world. We did a full {link}deep dive into platinum jewelry{/link}, where we sang the praises of this elite luxury metal, and this application is a perfect example of how platinum can upgrade a look. With the flawless and saturated blue sapphire center and the bright white diamond pave, the sumptuous look of the platinum setting makes this sapphire birthstone ring a triple threat.
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