A woman’s innate attraction to September’s sapphire
birthstone is almost as natural as the ocean and sky is blue. Poway Fine
Jewelers owner Tim says that, without even realizing it, woman are drawn to
blues in jewelry, clothes, etc. for an array of reasons.
One, it is simply a color that coordinates with everything.
While other colors may clash with a woman’s attire, there are two precious
stones that are undeniably universal when it comes to harmonizing her clothes
and/or jewelry: diamonds and sapphires.
Two, the color blue compliments all seasons, especially the
warmth of spring and the cool, richness of fall and winter. It is an untiring,
dedicated and timeless color.
It is true that sapphires are available in a rainbow of
color – all but red (those are called rubies) – but blue sapphires are the most
popular, relevant, and sought after stone. There is nothing quite like the
brilliance of a blue sapphire, and it is this brilliance that captures a
woman’s eye. With many stones, such as emeralds and aqua marines, the deeper,
darker hues represent quality and expense, but this does not hold true for
sapphires.
In fact, a sapphire’s quality has nothing to do with shade
and everything to do with brilliance. A stand-alone sapphire might appear
beautiful and flawless, but when held close to another, hues of green or gray
might become apparent, revealing a lack of a stone’s quality.
At Poway Fine Jewelers, we buy only the finest quality
stones because, after all, that’s what a sapphire is all about – beauty and quality.
While many sapphires will seduce a woman with its sparkle, the truth is, that
sparkle may be a simple reflection of the light in the room; the sparkle is on
the outside. The beauty of a sapphire truly depends on the brilliance of the
stone – the quality of blue, the cut that allows it to shine, and the purity of
its appearance.
It may be tempting for those who love the color blue and
want it to sparkle on their finger or around their neck to seek out a less
expensive blue stone called tanzanite, but beware – tanzanite is not capable of
a sapphire’s beauty and is not nearly as strong. It will scratch and chip long
before a sapphire ever will.
We have an entire case dedicated to blue sapphires, filled
with rings, pendants, loose stones, and earrings. These pieces make wonderful gifts for your
special September-birthday someone.
