Sapphire, the September birthstone, is a mineral known as corundum, which is surprisingly the same mineral as ruby.
The difference between ruby and sapphire lies in their color.
Ruby refers only to the red varieties of corundum, whereas all other colors of corundum are called sapphires.
While blue sapphires are widely known, sapphires actually come in a variety of colors including pink, yellow, and orange.
At ith, many opt to incorporate sapphires into their wedding or engagement rings, with blue sapphire being particularly popular.
You might be familiar with the term "something blue" — a tradition suggesting that brides wear something blue on their wedding day for good luck.
Blue, often associated with the Virgin Mary, symbolizes the purity of the bride.
Moreover, sapphires carry the meanings of tender love and sincerity. Incorporating sapphires into rings as a token of these sentiments can be truly wonderful.
Sapphires can serve as a design highlight or be set inside as a personal talisman.
Should you wish to incorporate colored stones into your ring, please feel free to consult with our concierge.
Concierge: Risa Ozaki
