Summer may be coming to an end, but those with September birthdays can delight in the diversity of colors available in sapphire, the birthstone of the month and the hardiest gemstone around after the diamond. Found throughout the world in “violet, green, yellow, orange, pink, and purple,” according to the Gemological Institute of America, sapphire is a chameleon of a rock with a respectable refractive index and worldwide appeal for its beauty and durability (a 9 on the Mohs Scale). Here are nine new sapphire jewelry styles.
Open Deco earrings in silver with smoky topaz and yellow sapphires, $855; Monica Rich Kosann
Cleopatra earrings in 18k white gold with 1.93 cts. t.w. blue sapphire and 0.50 ct. t.w. diamonds, $1,699; Nayna Mehta
Earrings in 18k gold with 19.50 cts. t.w. natural-color sapphire slices, $2,450; Trésor Collection
Signature Medium Marquise hoop earrings in 18k gold with iolite, gray moonstone, and black star sapphire, $3,940; JJ Number 8
Comfort fit band in etched mokume comprising palladium 500, sterling silver, and palladium 950 is channel-set with blue sapphires, $4,455; James Binnion Metal Arts
Hinged bracelet in 18k gold with 1.31 ct. sapphire and 0.16 ct. t.w. diamonds, $10,300; Pascal La Croix
Necklace in silver with 18k gold links and 65.03 cts. t.w. sapphires and 4.91 cts. t.w. diamonds, $15,000; Nigaam
Cushion-cut heated 7.11 ct. t.w. royal blue sapphire from Sri Lanka, $31,995 triple key; Sara Gem Corp.
One-of-a-kind bracelet in 18k gold with 81.94 cts. t.w. fancy-cut pink and purple sapphires, 12.52 cts. t.w. diamonds, and 2.45 ct. t.w. round pink and purple sapphires, $120,000; Omi Privé
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