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September Birthstone: Sapphire Meaning and Whether a Lab-Grown Diamond Is the Better Call

Real sapphire almost never looks like the internet promises. At the sizes and prices most of us actually shop at, it's opaque, it's got inclusions, and that's not a flaw, that's proof.

Princess Diana's ring made the whole world fall for that deep royal blue. Nobody mentions it's rarely the glass-clear stone people picture when they hear the word "sapphire."

Here's the honest truth about what natural sapphire really looks like, and why sapphire quartz might be exactly the crystal-clear blue you were picturing all along.

by Janine Leghissa
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Should You Wear Sapphire? What It Means for Your Zodiac Sign - Desiderate PTY LTD
Should You Wear Sapphire? What It Means for Your Zodiac Sign

Sapphires aren’t just royal worthy gems, they’re believed to bring wisdom, protection, and clarity. But did you know this deep blue beauty works differently for every zodiac sign?

Discover how sapphire connects with your star sign… and why it might be the gem you’ve been waiting for. 

by Janine Leghissa
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What's the birthstone for September in Australia? - Desiderate PTY LTD
What's the birthstone for September in Australia?
Blue Sapphire is the birthstone for September in Australia.

In the middle ages it was believed that sapphire had magic healing properties and it was ground up to use as an antidote to poison, to fix eye problems and to cure fevers, nosebleeds, ulcers and pretty much any illness.
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