Sapphire
January 6, 2009
Sapphire
Sapphire is the birthstone for September and is one of nature’s most durable gemstones. The sapphire shares this quality with its sister, the ruby.
A sapphire is found in many parts of the world, but the most prized sapphires are from Myanmar (Burma), Kashmir and Sri Lanka. The purer the blue of the sapphire, the greater the price the gemstone can command, however, many people find that the darker hues of sapphire can be just as appealing.