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Amanda’s Style File: September Is Here
Celebrate the ninth month of the year with these stunning pieces of sapphire jewelry.
Shake it up this September while wearing Moritz Glik’s 18-karat yellow gold “Ten Fourteen” ring featuring blue sapphires and diamonds. Sapphire is the official birthstone for the month of September, and is also the gemstone for 5th and 45th anniversaries.
PSA—September has arrived.
Like most Americans, you’re probably wondering, how is it already September?
The lazy days of summer are over and with the new month’s arrival comes a sense of renewed purpose, energy and focus. It is also a time to celebrate September babies.
Sapphire couldn’t be fit better as the official birthstone for the month of September.
Blue sapphire is a serious gemstone that matches September’s energy. It is hard yet has an undeniable beauty and unmistakable, luxurious appeal.
Meanwhile, “fancy” colors of sapphire bring whimsy and enable sapphire to be one of the most colorful gemstone varieties.
This Amanda’s Style File is bringing the cool factor to jewelry featuring the September birthstone.
Like most Americans, you’re probably wondering, how is it already September?
The lazy days of summer are over and with the new month’s arrival comes a sense of renewed purpose, energy and focus. It is also a time to celebrate September babies.
Sapphire couldn’t be fit better as the official birthstone for the month of September.
Blue sapphire is a serious gemstone that matches September’s energy. It is hard yet has an undeniable beauty and unmistakable, luxurious appeal.
Meanwhile, “fancy” colors of sapphire bring whimsy and enable sapphire to be one of the most colorful gemstone varieties.
This Amanda’s Style File is bringing the cool factor to jewelry featuring the September birthstone.
Alison Lou blue sapphire rectangular cocktail huggie in 14-karat yellow gold ($545)
Robinson Pelham mini “Elixir of Love” pendant with floating pink sapphires in a glass vial with a 9-karat yellow gold cap ($1,400)
Syna Jewels “Chakra” rainbow sapphire hoops earrings set in 18-karat yellow gold ($2,950)
Julie Lamb 18-karat yellow gold rainbow sapphire NYC “Love is Love” token necklace ($5,550)
Colette 18-karat yellow gold Lucky Elephant with blue sapphires, black diamonds, and white diamonds ($2,870)
Meadowlark blue sapphire and diamond amulet strength signet ring in 9-karat yellow gold ($1,743)
Eden Presley 14-karat yellow gold, blue sapphire and diamond Pop Rocks earrings ($2,900)
Ana Katarina 18-karat gold and blue sapphire “Valerie” huggies ($2,825)
Moritz Glik “Ten Fourteen” blue sapphire and diamond ring in 18-karat yellow gold ($4,700)
Anthony Lent 18-karat gold “Exploding” sapphire star ring
Briony Raymond 18-karat rose gold “Scatter” hoops with pink sapphire, rubies and diamonds ($14,500)
Jacquie Aiche rainbow sapphire inside out pavé hoops set in 14-karat gold ($13,500)
Marei New York 18-karat black gold ring with marquise blue sapphire and white diamonds (price upon request)
Milamore “Candy” sapphire necklace with diamonds set in 18-karat yellow gold ($5,000)
Shahla Karimi 14-karat yellow gold and blue sapphire birthstone cuff ($895)
Temple St. Clair rainbow sapphire “Orsina” bracelet in 18-karat gold ($7,900)
Zarig “Tutti Frutti Dewdrop” ring with pink sapphires, blue sapphires and yellow diamonds set in 18-karat yellow gold ($3,450)
Pompos Jewelry Corporation heart-shaped blue sapphire ring set in platinum ($16,000)
Samantha Tea 10-karat rose gold, blue sapphires and black diamond earrings ($2,397)
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