Much like the ocean that shares its color, the sapphire birthstone is seen as a symbol of beauty and serenity. The deep, rich color of the sapphire mesmerizes us human beings, and history shows it. Per the Gemological Institute of America, Ancient Persians were so smitten with this blue gemstone that they believed the entire world was resting atop an enormous sapphire. Its shine was thought to be so brilliant that it was enough to give color to the entire sky.
The sapphire's symbolic status was set in stone even before the Persian Empire's rise to power. From Buddhism to Judaism to Christianity, religions worldwide have long attributed the sapphire as a gem meant for deities, one of the purest associations to make (via birthstone.guide). The sapphire is even listed as one of the jewels present in the magical necklace of Vishnu, one of the principal deities of Hinduism (via Britannica). Just another reason for September babies to feel like royalty!
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