10k Yellow Gold September Birthstone 3-Stone Created Sapphire with Diamond-Accent Ring, Size 7
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September Birthstone: Sapphire
September birthstone has been used by priests over the centuries as a symbol of purity, and by the kings as a symbol of wisdom. Those born in September are said to possess the qualities of the sapphire - honesty, sincerity, loyalty and unwavering.
History of Birthstones
Chances are your name birthstone, but have you ever wondered how some stones have been associated with certain months? Most scholars trace the jewel of the tradition of the Old Testament story of Aaron, whose chest was adorned with twelve stones, one for each of the twelve tribes of Israel. Over time, these stones have been associated with certain powers and subject to certain astrological signs, and the calendar month after.
There are many variations of birthstone lists, including birthstones mystic from Tibet and back over a thousand years, and the birthstones associated with Ayurvedic medicine and ancient Indian beliefs. Birthstones are also linked to the ancient pagan religion, and even the collective wisdom of the legendary lost city of Atlantis.
The modern birthstone list, perhaps the best known, was released by the National Association of Jewellers and formally approved in 1912. Whether you embrace birthstone traditions, or see a skeptical eye, there is a clear call to gather a beautiful jewel that is reputed to have special power, love, meaning and happiness for you.
