Sapphire meaning & facts
Sapphire is a birthstone for September. Sapphire is associated with wisdom, loyalty, truth and nobility, and has been worn by royalty for centuries.
- Birth month
- September
- Colour
- Blue (also pink, yellow, green and other colours)
- Mineral
- Corundum
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 9
- Main sources
- Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Myanmar, Kashmir and Australia
Sapphire facts
- Sapphire comes in every colour except red; red corundum is ruby.
- The classic blue colour comes from traces of iron and titanium.
- Sapphire is the traditional gem for a 45th wedding anniversary.
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Frequently asked questions
What does sapphire mean?
Sapphire is associated with wisdom, loyalty, truth and nobility, and has been worn by royalty for centuries.
What month is sapphire the birthstone for?
Sapphire is a birthstone for September.
How hard is sapphire?
Sapphire rates 9 on the Mohs hardness scale, which runs from 1 (talc) to 10 (diamond).
Gemstone meanings are traditional beliefs, shared for interest rather than as proven properties.