Birthstones - Brilliant Jewelers


Sapphire is an alternative birthstone for April.


Description

Sapphire is a precious gemstone, a variety of the mineral corundum and consists of mostly aluminum oxide. Sapphire can be found in different colors and be colorless. Sapphires honor the higher mind, bringing intuition, clarity and self-mastery.

Worn throughout the ages for protection, good fortune and spiritual insight, Sapphires are not only symbols of power and strength, but also of kindness and wise judgment. Sapphire is for the sign of Taurus.

Stone Lore

They were a sign of truth, royalty and sincerity. Known as the "wisdom stone", each color of Sapphire brings its own particular wisdom. It releases mental tension, depression, unwanted thoughts and spiritual confusion. Sapphire restores balance within the body, aligning the physical, mental and spiritual planes, bringing serenity and peace of mind. It stimulates concentration, brings lightness, joy and peace of mind.

Sapphire is also known as a "stone of prosperity", attracting gifts of all kinds and fulfilling dreams and desires. Sapphire are thought to help with intuition, clarity and self-mastery. Worn throughout the ages for protection, good fortune and spiritual insight.

Sapphires have been known to treat blood disorders, combatting excessive bleeding and strengthening the walls of the veins. White Sapphire is extremely protective, removing all obstacles and helpfully encouraging the pursuit of one's life purpose. It provides focus and supports morality and justice.


 January
 Garnet
 February
 Amethyst
 March
 Aquamarine
 Bloodstone*
 April
 Diamond
 White Topaz*
 Quartz*
 Sapphire*
 May
 Emerald
 June
 Pearl
 Moonstone*
 Alexandrite*
 July
 Ruby
 Onyx*
 August
 Peridot
 Carnelian*
 Sardonyx*
 September
 Sapphire
 October
 Opal
 Lapis Lazuli*
 Tourmaline*
 November
 Topaz
 Citrine
 Zircon*
 December
 Turquoise
 Tanzinite*

* alternative birthstones