Sapphire... September birthdays as well as both fifth and forty-fifth wedding anniversaries and as a talisman
for the sign of Taurus are the
 traditional times to give
 Sapphire. Or, you can
indulge yourself
impulsively.

My name is Sapphire. Centuries ago, I gazed into the sky and now reflect it's image for all eternity. Past the vivid blues, I express myself in all the colors of the rainbow. Buddhist monks have derived their inspiration to pray from me. Emperors, saints and sorcerers have worn me as a talisman to protect them from falsities. Unity of the universe with humanity is said by the Hindus to originate from my inner being. You will be sincere when you wear me and the truth will shine forth from your soul as I protect you always.

The Gem... Like Ruby, Sapphire is a variety of the mineral, corundum. Durability and beauty are two of the reason to treasure it. Most gemstones, including diamond, need enhancement through cutting or treatment to be enjoyed in a piece of jewelry. As far back as Pliny's time, it was known that Sapphire could be heated to permanently purify it's blue color and release one of the most brilliant hues you see. Marco Polo observed heat enhancement firsthand in Sri Lanka during his visit there. Today man continues where nature left off by heating Sapphires as the ancients did. This permanently purifies their magnificent color.

Wear-ability... Nature has proclaimed Sapphire to be among the most durable of all gemstones. You'll want to pass your jewelry through the generation, so protect it from scratches and hard impacts by treating it as you would a fine garment.