September - Sapphire

Sapphire is from the corundum family and is not only blue, but ranges from violet, green, yellow, orange, pink and purple. These other colors are generally known as fancy sapphires. The only color from the corundum family that is not called sapphire is red (ruby). The legends behind sapphire are many. Kings in ancient times believed it protected them from harm and envy. The Persians believed that the earth rested on a great sapphire, the color of which was reflected to give the sky its blue color. It was also the symbol of truth and constancy.