Lucky September

Those lucky enough to be born in September have the beautiful sapphire as their birthstone and this opens a kaleidoscope of colours to choose from!

Most of you will have heard of blue sapphires - like the breathtaking 12 carat blue sapphire in Kate Middleton’s spectacular engagement ring and you may even know that sapphires come in different shades of blue ranging from baby blue, through cornflower blue, to deep dark inky blue.

But did you know that sapphires also come in almost every other colour of the rainbow? Clear white sapphires were often used in antique jewellery as an alternative to diamonds, a trend which continues today. The famous orangy-pink padparadscha sapphires, treasured by Indian Moghuls, recently returned to popularity after appearing in Princess Eugenie’s exquisite sapphire and diamond engagement ring.

But you will also find sapphires almost every other colour- spectacular yellows, oranges, pinks, purples, blues, greens, browns and even black. So no matter what your favourite colour, there’s a colour of sapphire for every taste, mood and preference.

When shopping for a piece of sapphire jewellery you will soon recognise a well cut sapphire. It is not only a beautiful colour but it also has a lively sparkle too. Finally the great news is sapphires are also very hard wearing. This characteristic makes sapphires suitable for all types of jewellery.

For something truly special pop onto our website www.designyard.com and have a look at our handmade contemporary sapphire jewellery of varying cuts and colours. Or book your appointment to view the collection in person. 

Wishing all the September babies, a wonderful birthday.

The DesignYard Team.