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Amanda’s Style File: A Perfect Birthstone
Sapphire’s variety of colors make it the perfect birthstone for September.
Of the 20 Amanda’s Style File selects, Effy Jewelry’s 14-karat yellow gold and multicolor sapphire bangle showcases the range of hues that September’s birthstone offers ($6,975).
Prep yourself. This might be controversial. Sapphires are the perfect birthstone.
Perfect, you say? Yes, perfect.
Sapphires are a nine on the Mohs hardness scale, come in a variety of colors, can be found in the United States (Montana sapphires are having a major moment), and look stunning in all cuts, shapes, and sizes.
Everyone can find a sapphire that speaks to them. Some are drawn to the quintessential blue sapphires while others are pulled into a cloudy gray sapphire.
There is no wrong way to love sapphires.
For all those celebrating birthdays this month, enjoy the hunt of finding the perfect sapphire.
Perfect, you say? Yes, perfect.
Sapphires are a nine on the Mohs hardness scale, come in a variety of colors, can be found in the United States (Montana sapphires are having a major moment), and look stunning in all cuts, shapes, and sizes.
Everyone can find a sapphire that speaks to them. Some are drawn to the quintessential blue sapphires while others are pulled into a cloudy gray sapphire.
There is no wrong way to love sapphires.
For all those celebrating birthdays this month, enjoy the hunt of finding the perfect sapphire.
Ashley Zhang “Love Birds Sapphire Love Token” in 14-karat yellow gold with diamonds ($1,410)
Angara 14-karat white gold nature-inspired ring with teal Montana sapphire and a diamond leaf motif ($2,199)
Anthony Lent limited-edition “Celestial” cabochon bead ring with sapphire in 18-karat yellow gold ($6,400)
Chris Ploof hand forged Damascus steel “Yanone” pendant with an 18-karat yellow gold and diamond bail and a purple sapphire set in 18-karat yellow gold ($4,235)
Claudia Mae chunky “Flora Nomad” ring with sapphires and moonstones in 14-karat yellow gold ($8,900)
Effy Jewelry 14-karat yellow gold and multicolor sapphire bangle ($6,975)
Heather B. Moore blue sapphire “Horseshoe” pendant in 14-karat yellow gold ($984)
Howl “Rory” hoops with round orange sapphire drops in 18-karat yellow gold ($3,300)
Juliana Krys “Lash” earring with sapphire and diamonds set in 18-karat rose gold ($1,395 for a single)
Lindsey Scoggins Studio multicolored sapphire necklace with a diamond capsule clasp in 18-karat rose gold ($16,950)
Lord Jewelry floral ring crafted in 18-karat yellow gold with a pink sapphire, diamonds, and enamel from the “Dreamscape” collection ($13,100)
Mark Henry “Riva Surge" bangle in 18-karat yellow gold with sapphires and diamonds ($16,500)
Marlo Laz Montana sapphire “Gemma” ring in 14-karat yellow gold ($9,200)
Moritz Glik “Vortice 15” necklace with diamonds and blue sapphires set in a “Kaleidoscope” shaker in 18-karat white gold ($18,800)
Renato Cipullo “Goccio” blue sapphire ring in 18-karat yellow gold ($5,400)
Seal & Scribe “Everlasting Love Hearts and Arrows” necklace with sapphires and a ruby in 18-karat yellow gold ($3,300)
Sunlit “Star” sapphire droplet earrings set in platinum ($4,250)
Syna “Evil Eye” rainbow necklace in 18-karat yellow gold, featuring rainbow sapphires, emeralds, and diamonds ($19,500)
Todd Reed 18-karat yellow gold earrings with marquise diamonds and blue sapphires ($111,000)
Vanessa Fernández Studio angled double-line “Curva” ring with a pear-shaped hot pink sapphire in 18-karat yellow gold (price upon request)
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