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Amanda’s Style File: September Sapphires
September is typically a serious month for Americans and it comes equipped with an equally serious gem as its birthstone.
September is typically a serious month for Americans; we come out of the laid-back vibe of summer and get into a more structured mindset.
This month’s birthstone is the perfect representative for September, as it is a serious gemstone as well.
Sapphires have an air of formality to them. They are regal, rich and instantly recognizable. They command attention and beg to be taken seriously. Being a 9 on the Mohs scale, sapphires are also durable and can worn through most of life’s greatest adventures.
Formal or fun, rainbow-hued or traditional blue, sapphires are not all business.
Here are 15 incredible Amanda’s Style File sapphire selections for those celebrating birthdays this month.
Anita Ko blue sapphire safety pin earring set in 18-karat yellow gold ($1,000)
AnitaKo.com
AnitaKo.com
ARK Fine Jewelry shoulder duster earrings in 18-karat yellow gold with pink sapphire ($1,785)
ARKFineJewelry.com
ARKFineJewelry.com
Fernando Jorge “Electric Shock” ring in black rhodium-plated 18-karat gold with black diamonds, sapphire and London Blue topaz ($8,580)
FernandoJorge.co.uk
FernandoJorge.co.uk
M.Spalten “Triple Accordion” necklace with fancy sapphire and tsavorite set in 14-karat yellow gold ($3,090)
MSpalten.com
MSpalten.com
Buddha Mama 20-karat white and navy enamel round Mandala earrings set with diamond Mandala and blue sapphire center ($26,450)
BuddhaMama.com
BuddhaMama.com
Cirari 18-karat white gold and blue sapphire bangle ($828)
Cirari.com
Cirari.com
FlyerFit by Martin Flyer sapphire micropavé bead-set wedding band in 14-karat white gold ($625)
MartinFlyer.com
MartinFlyer.com
Diana Vincent Jewelry Designs round natural Ceylon blue sapphire set in platinum with diamonds ($29,000)
DianaVincent.com
DianaVincent.com
Gurhan one-of-a-kind bracelet with oval cabochon sapphires set in 24-karat gold ($13,500)
Gurhan.com
Gurhan.com
Lashbrook 14-karat white gold band with Ceylon sapphire (price upon request)
LashbrookDesigns.com
LashbrookDesigns.com
Little H pearl, blue sapphire and diamond “Grotto” earrings ($3,240)
LittleHJewelry.com
LittleHJewelry.com
Sorellina necklace in 18-karat yellow gold with black rhodium and pink sapphire ($2,750)
SorellinaNewYork.com
SorellinaNewYork.com
Sutra sapphire shoulder duster set in 18-karat white gold ($28,000)
SutraJewels.com
SutraJewels.com
Vram one-of-a-kind “Chrona” earrings in 18-karat white gold with black rhodium featuring oval and baguette sapphire and round brilliant diamonds ($54,680)
VramJewelry.com
VramJewelry.com
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