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HAVERHILL Greenwich 5 Sapphire and Diamond Earring and NEcklace set on a white fabric background. Each earring and the necklace are flower shaped with five 4 mm Lab Grown Sapphires prong set in 14k yellow gold surrounding a 2.1 mm lab grown diamond.
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Sapphire- Symbolic Meaning & Gemstone Care

The Meaning of Sapphires

Through the ages, nobility has worn sapphires for protection from evil and to attract divine favor. Perhaps because of this association with royalty, sapphires are thought to attract abundant blessings, guard the innocent, calm the mind and provide wisdom. Sapphires are associated with the throat Chakra, and so are said to aid in self expression. Sapphire is the birthstone for September and is associated with the Zodiac signs Virgo and Libra.

Haverhill Greenwich Sapphire and Diamond Necklace and Earring set in yellow gold

Since ancient times, humans have associated gemstones with healing properties and spiritual significance.

Sapphires: A Symbol of Romantic Devotion

A woman's hand wearing two rings. The ring on her ring finger is a Rosecliff Diamond Ring in yellow gold, with 11 stones on the band. The other ring on her middle finger is a Warren Ring with a Sapphire in the center and diamonds on the band.

Sapphire Gemstone Knowledge

Both Sapphires and Rubies are sister gems in the Corundum family. Blue sapphires derive their color from iron and titanium in the aluminum oxide. Other sapphire colors include green, white, black, purple, pink, and yellow. The name for this precious gemstone comes from the Greek Sapheiros and Latin Saphirus, which translates to blue stone.

Loose lab grown sapphires of various cuts scattered on a white fabric background

Styling Advice for Sapphire Jewelry

Celestial sapphires are so versatile adding an alluring touch of the night sky to any outfit. Pair them with a casual white t-shirt and jeans, or frame them with an emerald green gown to bring out the deep blue.

Woman's neck showing a white v-neck blouse and Newport Sapphire necklace with a continuous strand of 4 mm lab grown sapphires bezel set in 14k yellow gold.

Warm Yellow or Cool White Gold

Yellow gold settings make the deep navy blue of the sapphire pop, while white gold settings bring out the cool tones of the sapphire facets.

Woman with v-neck white blouse wearing two HAVERHILL necklaces, one is a Greenwich 5 Sapphire and dimond necklace shaped like a flower, and a Bayberry Wrap nekclace with 4 mm lab grown sapphires set evenly apart around the 34

Caring for Your Sapphire Jewelry

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Greenwich Earrings with 4 mm sapphires and 2.1 mm diamonds. Also a Newport Sapphir bracelet with 4 mm briolette cut gemstones in yellow gold bezels curves behind the earrings set on a gray and white background.

Combining Sapphires with Other Gemstones

WISDOM

Honor your elders with our Shop for Good Wisdom Collection, which features Moonstones for intuition and Sapphires for protection. 10% of proceeds are donated to Meals on Wheels America, which honors the elderly by delivering nutritious meals and practicing friendly visits and safety checks.

Haverhill Wisdom Bracelets with Sapphires and Moonstones

TERRA

Reflect the colors of the oceans and forests with Sapphires and Emeralds in our Shop for Good Terra Collection. 10% of the purchase price for Terra is donated to The Nature Conservancy, a global environmental nonprofit working to create a world where people and nature can thrive.

Haverhill Terra Grand 5 Stone Necklace with Sapphires and Emeralds

HOPE

Sapphire guards the innocent, Amethyst generates positive transformation, and Nantucket Blue Topaz promotes peace in our Shop for Good Hope Collection. 100% of profits are donated to Color of Change, which supports racial justice.

Rosecliff Ring in White Gold with Amethysts, Sapphires and Nantucket Blue Topaz

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FAQ

Are all Sapphires the same color?

Sapphires can range from a lighter royal blue to a deep navy blue. We do our best to represent gemstone color as accurately as possible on our website, but gemstone color can vary. The appearance of the color may also be affected by your computer monitor. If you have questions about the color of your Sapphire once you receive it, feel free to contact us and our Customer Service representatives can help you.

Are sustainably grown gemstones real?

Sustainably grown precious gemstones are genuine gemstones grown in a lab from a “seed” and are chemically, physically and optically identical to naturally mined stones.

These lab grown gemstones have beautiful, consistent color and fewer inclusions than naturally mined stones. They are rated the same hardness on the Mohs scale.

Should I only wear Sapphire if it is my birthstone?

Absolutely not! People wear gemstones for many reasons, not just because they are the birthstone for the month they were born. You may choose to wear a stone because you feel a connection to the color, because the traditional meaning resonates with you, or because it reminds you of someone you love like a child, a friend or a loved one who has passed away. Jewelry is extremely personal and you should feel free to wear gemstones that speak to you.