Sapphire has been treasured for thousand of years by all cultures and was known as the celestial gemstone.  The ancient Persians believed that the earth rested on an enormous sapphire and the sky reflected its beautiful blue color.  In the 12th century, the Bishop of Rennes praised the sapphire and initiated its use in ecclesiastical rings.

Sapphire is a member of the corundum family and, as such, is closely related to the ruby.  Sapphire gets its name from the Latin 'sapphirus' and the Greek 'sappherios.'  Both words mean 'blue' in their respective languages.

Sapphire has long symbolized sincerity, truth, and faithfulness and, as such, is an excellent choice for an engagement ring.  Prince Charles gave Diana a sapphire engagement ring and inspired couples all over the world to revive this venerable tradition.

Fine gem sapphires are found in many locations around the world.  The best sapphires are found in Sri Lanka, Thailand, Australia, Cambodia, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, China, Vietnam, Madagascar, and Montana in the United States.

Sapphire is the birthstone for September.